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Chandler’s Crabhouse

901 Fairview Ave N, Seattle, WA, 98109
  • (206) 223-2722
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  • Jim R.

    HH is awesome here. Really good food and the drinks are decent! I have been coming here for years and in the spring and summer month you get one of the best views in Seattle! They do keep changing their menu multiple times and year and tend to also change the HH hour of the day which is annoying. You guys should listen to the customers and keep certain dishes on the menu, such as the Kim Chee Beef!! The Crab Rockefeller is so good and the Ceviche is too! I have never had a bad HH experience here!

    (4)

  • Brian B.

    We stopped by early Sunday afternoon, and found ourselves seated outside at a nice dock-side location. 6 of us opted for the brunch special (fruit plate, coffeecake, apple fritters, entree of choice) while the other went for the burger. The coffeecake and fruit plate were reasonably sized, and Chandler's was nice enough to include without request an extra fruit plate and coffeecake portion with the burger order, presumably so that one of us wouldn't have to sit through two courses with nothing. I opted for the Chandler's Crabcake Breakfast ($21 for one cake, $32 for two), and found that it to be quite tasty. The cake itself was moist and fresh, and the poached egg on top was a perfect, orange medium. The hollandaise complemented the two very well, and the cubed pan-fried potatoes, while not inspired, were well-executed. Not everything was perfect. The wait between courses was a touch longer than I would have liked, though not unreasonable. We never received the apple fritters that came with the meal, though we ourselves didn't realize this until after we had already paid. The menu is also a bit pricey, and not comping the parking for meals this expensive is terribly rude, in my opinion. But the food is good, so if you're in the mood to spend a bit and get a solid meal, this seems like a decent place to go.

    (4)

  • Robb M.

    We have been going to Chandler's for years, and were very disappointed when the manager told us that Chandler's has recently changed it's policy about being family friendly for happy hours. Apparently, they just changed it last month, so please be aware that they are no longer family friendly. It is also disappointing that the manager did not seem to care until I asked the hostess for a comment card (BTW, it took a long time to get one) after he walked away. He then reappeared with the comment card and his card, and started apologizing by offering us free appetizers. I guess they only care if they think you will say something to the corporate office. I am not sure if I am going to send in the comment card as they seemed concerned about the corporate office. It sounds a bit draconian. Schwartz Brothers owns Chandler's, Daniel's Broiler, Spazzo, and Gretchen's Shoebox Express Hopefully, they will see the error of their ways...In the meantime, let's spread the word and support the other family friendly places in Seattle. Update, we went to Serious Pie up the street. They are kid friendly, and have a really nice happy hour...

    (2)

  • Emilie S.

    Decent, fresh food. Mediocre service. Tasty cocktails. Lovely location. Cheap happy hour.

    (3)

  • Amanda N.

    Use to love the happy hour menu with the outdoor seating but since they revamp the menu, not much to offer

    (3)

  • Erin M.

    I had a terrible experience at Chandler's. The food and drinks were tasty, but completely overshadowed by the awful service. I use a wheelchair, and they seated us in the main dining room that overlooks Lake Union. The dinner started off really well, and I enjoyed the beautiful view. Unfortunately, after about an hour or so, they seated a table of eight right in the pathway between our table and the exit. So when I had to use the restroom, or when we were leaving, that entire table had to stand up and move aside just so I could move past the table! It was horrible. Not to mention, the "accessible" restroom was far from accessible. Two major oversights for a restaurant that tries so hard to give great service.

    (1)

  • Jessica H.

    Well I have to say to all of you who wrote bad reviews for this restaurnt you must be crazy and please head back to Long John Silver and let us enjoy this place as it is intended...for those who love a GREAT experience! My husband took me here for my B-day on 12/1 and it is now my FAVORITE place to eat/drink and stuff myself. Logan was our server and was so attentive and helpful...had one of the special bloody mary's made for me and it was fantastic. We started with the Kumamoto oysters - Fresh and yummy, I ordered the Crab mac and cheese, King Crab and Florida stone crab...I ate all but one piece and if you kne me would know that is a feat! My husband had the Filet and says it was melt in your mouth tender! I will be back before Crab Fest ends on 12/31 and also every year on my Birthday! If you love food go here!

    (5)

  • Steph O.

    At half the cost would have been OK. Dungeness Crab appetizer had no lumps of crab meat just processed. Wild king salmon ordered medium rare was medium well at best. Friendly wait staff was a plus.

    (2)

  • Melissa R.

    We've been in the dining room as well as the bar. Both are great! Food is always top notch as well as the service. You can't beat a beautiful day sitting on the patio- if there's still room. Great spot! Can't wait for the 25 cent happy hours to return!!

    (4)

  • Stephen B.

    We had a company dinner here on May 17th and enjoyed our experience. It was a typical Seattle spring evening where it was barely nice enough to sit outside. The glass walls on the deck blocked the wind and allowed us to enjoy the views of Lake Union. The Quilcene oysters were delicious although the Penn Coves weren't very good. That shouldn't be an issue going forward considering Penn Cove is shut down currently. I had a seafood variety that included dungeness and king crab legs. I highly recommend it. The service was a little slow although that may have been intentional, maybe they thought we wanted a longer office experience. It's happy hour in the bar every evening and I plan to return this summer.

    (4)

  • Lauren L.

    We walked in to have lunch. We were surprised no customers were in the restaurant. We double checked our watches. Yup. 12:30 pm. so they WERE open for business. An employee dressed like a waiter saw us as she was putting some glasses into a cupboard. She said, "Hello". We said, "Hello" back. Then she continued doing her work. We waited. We waited. We waited. No one came to steer us to a table. NOBODY. I leaned into the group of friends I was with and said, "After seeing their menu prices I frankly don't think they deserve my hard earned money." So, we all left!! There went about $90 out the door! I don't think Chandler's cared. (BTW, yes, we were a respectable group of people. Well dressed and well behaved)

    (2)

  • Jessica B.

    Love this place, the food and service are wonderful every time we go. A couple of our favorites are the crab mac&cheese and crab artichoke dip.

    (5)

  • Michelle L.

    ehhhhhhhh......3 stars is more for the service...food deserves atleast a 4. friend and i went in on a friday night which to our surprise, had happy hour. which was great! all of our food was delicious, especially the crab and artichoke dip, king crab, lobster mac n cheese, and crab cake! HOWEVER, our server in the bar kept giving me attitude whenever i'd ask a question! she just acted annoyed that i would ask anything. she was quite friendly with all of the other tables she was helping though. i couldn't quite understand why she was acting that way towards me. i saw her in the bathroom later on and she told me that she had something in her eye and i just silently thought "karma is a b****" oh well! lucky for her the desserts (key lime pie and chocolate molten lava cake were AMAZING to say the least) took my mind off of her stanky attitude.

    (3)

  • Jack P.

    Absolutely adequate seafood. Fantastic atmosphere, great service. Prices are a bit high for what you get, but still a fun place. Crab cocktail is a bit pricey for what you actually get!

    (4)

  • Juli-ann W.

    I've only tried the happy hour so far, but it was fabulous. The ahi tuna tartare was my favorite dish. Also love the Painted Hills beef burger (with fries) for $5! A steal. The crab and artichoke dip is creamy and goes well with drinks. Service was good (although it wasn't too crowded) and the view is awesome. I dislike having to pay for parking, even if it's only a buck or two.

    (4)

  • Mitch N.

    I think the food was not too bad. Surprisingly good. The happy hour in the lounge all night is even better. What criticism I do have is actually in their favor and not ours, the customer. Both the Calamari and Kim chee beef could be half the size, and still the same price. Improving the restaurant's bottom line. It also would have been nice if the waitress described the portions to us a little better. What we ordered was huge and excessive which is not a bad thing. But it would have been nice knowing what we were getting ourselves into. Yeah I'm part of the fat american culture, but don't perpetuate it with large portions either... So yeah, want to improve profits? Smaller portions, with the same prices on some of your dishes can't be a bad thing

    (3)

  • Ray I.

    Bad service. We sat in the lounge hoping to get some HH food and drinks. One person in our party forgot her id and we were told to move to the dining area. Of course, it's our fault for forgetting the id, but the server was rude about it. Upon being moved to the dining area, I asked if we can still get HH deals but she said no. What the heck?... Nice view. We got oysters, seared ahi tuna (which was way too salty), calamari, truffle fries, and some mixed cocktail drinks. Everything was just okay, nothing too spectacular. A lot of the customers weren't dressed fancy at all. I wouldn't come back bc there are plenty of places with better food

    (3)

  • Kathryn N.

    Came here for the Dine Around Seattle deal with my friends. I got the ceviche (it was okay), fettuccini and creme brûlée -$30. The fettuccini was a pesto blend with prawns, macadamia nuts and cheese. I think they forgot the salt. Because it was completely salt-free. Had to add it myself. Other than that it was decent except the pasta was stuck together. The other dish on the menu was the salmon which my friends got. One friend actually got another salmon dish as the kitchen made a mistake. But he liked it anyway. I like how chandlers does salmon. Always fresh. The creme brûlée was huge!! We probably could have shared one but had three of them and a key lime pie (there were 4 of us!). The cookie on my brûlée was stale but overall it was good. The key lime pie uses real lime and you could tell! Very strong in flavor. But yummy. Overall not a bad experience. My first time was way better but that's how most dining experiences are!

    (3)

  • Mike P.

    Great ambiance. Great view. Great service. Great food! Overlooking the bay in Seattle, this restaurant features great crab dishes and unique appetizers. Price was reasonable given the quality and presentation of the dishes. Our server Logan was awesome. He gave great recommendations and provided excellent service.

    (5)

  • Avishekh T.

    Fridays are crowded, and difficult to get seated, but its the perfect place to hang around after office. Moreover, the happy hours is extended till they close.

    (4)

  • Kirk H.

    This is my go to spot for a quiet and relaxing Happy Hour! 3pm-close. Parking is super easy and a whopping $3 - if that's a problem, then maybe you shouldn't be going to a crab house on the waterfront... By far my favorite item is the crab dip. A close second is the steak with bleu cheese. The lounge area, especially by the fireplace, is perfect for these cold winter evenings and the deck is perfect for those warm sunny summer nights. Our service there has always been warm and friendly and reservations for the restaurant are really easy to make on opentable.com

    (4)

  • Chris W.

    We love chandlers. Great food and good drinks - we recommend the bloody Mary's with breakfast! We've been fortunate enough to arrive by boat several times. Very convenient tie-up and just walk in. We will be back!

    (5)

  • Anna F.

    Happy Hour Panted Hills burger w/ fries, only a 1/4 lb patty but understandable at $5 for a grass-fed beef. Waitress didn't ask how I'd like it cook but came out medium rare and juicy. Decent. Crab Cake, a bit pricey at $10 for a single cake. Seasonal Drink Specials $7 are nothing special. Right by the water and great atmosphere.

    (3)

  • Jen T.

    Happy Hour has good portions but price is a little pricier for HH prices. Service was awesome. Get the clams/ mussel combo. So yummy. Everything that called out crab had huge chunks of crab meat in it. ( artichoke/crab dip & even the lobster bisque with crab) I think we literally ordered everything off the menu. They DO offer oysters but they just aren't listed on the menu. I definitely want to come back for HH again. Good food and drinks. Drinks tasted good- but I almost feel like the alcohol content was very very low.

    (4)

  • Margo P.

    The food was good. Service was great. But I became very ill after eating here last weekend.... Don't know if ill go back

    (3)

  • Yumiko K.

    My boyfriend and I took the full advantage of $30 for $60 deal found on Tippr. I made a reservation at 8pm on Tuesday, and we were seated promptly (the dining room was not busy at all) in a quiet booth. Our first choice was Chandler's Steamer Basket, but our lovely server told us it was out. We ordered Alaskan Bairdi Crab, a bowl of Whiskey Dungeness Crab Soup, and Dungeness Crab Cake (appetizer size). The soup came out first. It was rich, creamy, and whiskey! I had to mop the bottom of the bowl with a dinner roll. I would have liked to see more actual crab meat in it, but it was hearty nonetheless. The crab cake was not too mayonnaisey and had a super delicious crunchy crust on both sides. The appetizer size was small and lonely (=1 crab cake), and it is more of a teaser. The Bairdi crab came with clarified butter, lemon, and Asian sauce. I didn't care for the Asian sauce as it was WAY too sweet. However, the crab was delicious. We also appreciated out server placed bibs on us before we got cracking and brought out finger bowls and hot towels to the table towards the end of our crab eating frenzy. I still want to try the steamer basket!

    (4)

  • Brigid T.

    Now, I have dined at some classy restaurants all over the west coast and this was one of my best dinning experiences ever. My boyfriend and I went here for an early Valentine's Day dinner and we choose to reserve a table at 8 p.m. We arrived a little early and had some drinks and small plates at the bar. They have happy hour from 3pm till they close, everyday. We each got a glass of white wine for $6 and some cevice for $7 and 1/2 dozen oysters on the half shell. Cevice was fresh and not fishy and the oysters were meaty and not briny. We were seated at a quiet table, right next to the window, which had an amazing view of Lake Union. We each started with the Seafood Charcuterie, which came with a sampling of smoked mussels, clams, scallops, salmon spread, seared Ahi and fresh sushi. I highly recommend this for anyone wanting a great tasting of seafood. My boyfriend got the whiskey crab soup and it was creamy, nice and tangy from the whisky; just a great starter soup. I choice to order the seared ahi, but switched the sides for shallot mashed potatoes and brussels sprouts with bacon. The potatoes were nice and creamy and the fish was fresh and clean. My boyfriend ordered the fresh half dungness crab. The crab was bright and buttery. You can taste the difference between fresh crab and previously frozen crab. Frozen tends to be drier and is just missing that nice clean flavor. We finished with the Olympic Mountain Macadamia Nut ice cream, which was delicious! I can't wait to come back again.

    (5)

  • Jenn S.

    Brunch is reasonably priced and delicious. Go with Chandler's Benedict. Service was down-to-earth and friendly, not snooty at all. The views on a sunny and unhurried summer Seattle Sunday ... pretty damned amazing. We brought binoculars, which added to the fun. I uploaded some photos.

    (4)

  • Frank M.

    OK. So I had dinner here the other night and the food was absolutely amazing! For the appetizer we had the Crab Rockefeller and the crab meat was not only hearty but perfect with the combination of creamed spinach, bacon and hollandaise. For soup we had the Whiskey Dungeness Crab Soup which was full of flavor and simplicity. My dad had the Roasted "Hill Farm" Pork Chop. I tasted it and the meat tasted delicious. I had a Live Dungeness Crab cooked steamed and the meat was sweet and thick with the complementary butter sauce. If it wasn't for proper etiquette, I would have devoured the crab with a bib. But of course I ate with manners and delicacy. Chandler's is on the expensive side but if you like fine dining then this is one of the best crab houses in Seattle. The dessert, incredible!

    (5)

  • Toby P.

    Took the family out for valentines dinner on Friday the 15th. We decided to share a bunch of apps rather than get entrees. We had crab cakes that were delicious. Packed with dungeness crab. Also had the coconut crusted crab strips, my daughters favorite. I had a bowl of the whiskey crab bisque, perfect! I loved it. Both kids had the clam chowder and I think it was better than the bisque. My kids love clam chowder and they said this was the best. I agree. My wife ordered the vegetarian risotto then added dungeness crab to it which made it very nice. We then shared the spicy garlic prawn appetizer. That was my sons favorite. We ended the night with the key lime pie (my favorite) and the valrhona chocolate brownie. That too was awesome. A really nice evening with the family, we had a great Table by the window on a nice clear night with great service and great food.

    (5)

  • Danielle M.

    We went in at the tail end of brunch and got a nice booth by the fire. Im not sure why this place gets so many bad reviews because the food was delicious! We got all kinds of fresh crab...the crab benadict and crab breakfast was off the schizzle! I got fried calamari that was cooked to perfection...not greesy at all! I also got the sangria that I really enjoyed...it had a red wine base and was fruity and delicious. The staff was perfect with our large group! Finally we ordered coffee and deserts that were bigger portions than normal and perfect for sharing. The view alome was worth the price of admission...its right on lake union!

    (5)

  • Steve N.

    Went in for their .25 happy hour. Food was decent and service was fine. What left a bad taste in my mouth is upon receiving the check nothing that was order was 25 cents! Upon asking our server about the situation she explained to us that we had to ask specifically about the 25 cent happy hour. The portions are smaller and the selection is limited regarding the deal which made sense to me. Also she continued in explaining that the servers were not allowed to promote the sale. My gripe is that no where on the FB page or on the radio mentioned the fact that we had to ask for the 25 cent deal specially! Believe me I would... which doesn't seem fair to the consumer.

    (1)

  • Alan B.

    I was here on Christmas Eve, made a reservation so didn't have to wait. It's located by lake union, right by Daniel's Broiler. (Parking is $5 for the first 3 hours) The overall experience is pretty good. Friendly Staff. We had Kimchee Beef for appetizer, it's pretty good. i would recommended. The waiter brought as a bowl of sticky rice and chopsticks to eat the kimchee with. I thought it was pretty funny. We ordered a whole dungeness crab and crab cake. The Dungeness crab we asked for steamed and garlic butter on the side, this way it's less messy. The crab is really good! The crab cake is also pretty good, but we should just get that as an appetizer instead of a main dinner dish. Only negative is have to pay for parking. I just think that they should be able to validate the parking for you.

    (4)

  • Jessica B.

    It might be my hunger talking here, but the bread they bring you smells and tastes like Ryan Goslings abs covered in butter and dried rosemary leaves... Ok- they're probably regular rolls, but I ate the s**t out of them!They also provide deliciously salted butter with said rolls, which ups the yum factor if you're like me and swoon over both salt and butter. I got the grilled asparagus to start and it was a surprisingly large portion for the price and so good! The vegetarian ravioli (they have a special veg menu that you can ask for) is AH.MAZING!! Sweet sweet lordy lord- so good. Every bite was flavorful and superb. I had the much tastier entree. Exemplary customer service from the host and our server. I take away a star for the price and the lack of view, but the food was still worth it.

    (4)

  • Teri Y.

    My friend and I came here to celebrate her birthday as a part of Seattle Restaurant Week. When I called to make the reservation, they asked if there was a special occasion being celebrated which I appreciated. When we arrived they sat us at a window seat table, mentioning the seating choice was made because of the birthday celebration (nice touch). Our waiter was Jade. He was excellent! The food was delicious, every dish, every bite: perfect! Their calamari was some of the best I've had. The ceviche was delicious and beautiful. We also had the flat iron steak, crab pot pie, key lime pie (with a birthday candle) and creme brûlée. All of it was amazingly delicious! The service was superb, the manager came by to great us and check on us, which is always a good sign of a quality restaurant. I completely enjoyed my experience and would recommend dining here to anyone. I will certainly be returning, even at full price ;)

    (5)

  • Jay K.

    Loved their raw oysters on the half shell.

    (3)

  • Armon K.

    We made reservations for 10 and were able to sit prior to our scheduled time. Our server's name was Sarah ; she and the rest of the staff were knowledgeable and great. I enjoyed the crab soup and my new York steak. The mash potatoes were ordinary which is the only thing I could say they could improve on but it's a minor thing. I will return when I'm in Seattle again to try their dungeness crab

    (5)

  • Janice S.

    Seriously shaking my head at this place. For a place that advertises itself as being a classy place, it sure is not. Boyfriend and I felt awkward for pretty much being the only ones over dressed. Everybody was wearing shorts and t-shirts. I was expecting this to be more of a fine dining restaurant. The good thing about this place is the lounge area is huge and their happy hour is from 3-close everyday. There also a patio outside with a nice view of lake union. We decided to sit in the lounge for happy hour and the waitress immediately came to us and we ordered our drinks. We then ordered the painted hills burger with fries and spicy calamari as an appetizer. I don't understand why these two dishes took forever to come. It must have taken 25-30 minutes. They took so long that we decided to order the rest of the dishes we wanted to try. And so our appetizers come out and then our dinner comes out like 5 minutes after that. I just don't understand that. We had another waitress serving us and she never came around to check up on us or ask if we needed more drinks until at the very end when we were ready to leave. I felt the service of these waitresses could have been better. They seem like they don't even want to be there. Now onto the food. We also ordered clams and mussels, truffle fries and bf ordered the New York steak. The food here is not that good. The truffle fries were potato wedges, except the potatoes were undercooked. The New York steak tasted like it was barely seasoned with probably only salt and pepper. The mashed potatoes that came as a side literally tasted like it was made from the box! The painted hills burger had a nice crispy bun but the burger itself was on the dry side and there was no flavor! If u want a great painted hills burger, go to Quinn's in Capitol Hill. The spicy calamari was not even spicy at all! Overall, I'm very disappointed in this place. Never coming here again and I won't be recommending this place to anyone. The food is not worth the price that you pay.

    (2)

  • Cathy N.

    I went here on valentine's day last year with my boyfriend. TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE!!!!! When you first walk in the restaurant looks nice and romantic. They seated us at this table that looked like it was awkwardly placed in a walkway. There were other seats around but it seemed as though they wanted to seat people at these tables rather than the side ones. My entire meal, I kept getting bumped into or I had to move in so I wouldn't get bumped into. We ordered the calamari as an appetizer and that came out in less than 5 minutes!!!!!! I thought it was too good to be true and I was right... the calamari was COLD.... I'm guessing that someone else had ordered it earlier and changed their mind or there was a false order for that and it was just sitting there. I had some crab legs and I forgot what my boyfriend had... that was how memorable the food was. I won't be coming back.

    (2)

  • Ryan R.

    Oh my LORD the food is good here. I'm a huge lobster and crab nut, so, it stands to reason that I would. My only gripe is the prices are a bit high and you always hope for a bit more. But overall it's stupendous, and they have fantastic desserts as well. The view is unparalleled, especially at sundown. Went here for my birthday last year and it was just incredible, so much so that we went again. The wife and I got a double-crab entree that was just incredibly delicious and sweet and moist and flavorful. Wait staff was awesome too.

    (4)

  • Laura P.

    Hands down one of the greatest Happy Hours in Seattle, and if you love Seafood than you HAVE to try Chandlers. It has a spectacular view from South Lake Union and plenty of seating in the bar, or if it's nice enough outside - heating lamps available too:) I took my mom for her Birthday dinner here and we decided to have a smorgasbord of some delicious half priced apps. The service was impeccable, poor girl had to walk in and out of the patio to the restaurant PLENTY of times for all of our orders, and did it with a smile the whole time. Here's the low down on the food: *Smoked Salmon Spread - paired with crackers, cucumbers & endive leaves for a fresh crunch. SO good! *Edamame (can't go wrong) *Truffles Fries - one of my favorite things to order places, not gonna lie - not a fan of the ones here, they were pretty bland! *Crab Cakes - rich and delicious, one of the bests i've had. *Scallops - I'm not one to pick these from a menu but i'm sure glad i did, cooked to perfection! *Clams - accompanied by chopped sausage & bread for dipping. The waitress even brought us an extra bread basket just in case, great thinking! *Ahi Tuna - one of my all time faves and they DEFINITELY delivered here. We enjoyed and indulged in everything - (except next time i won't bother with the fries) and just stick to seafood because they know how it's done here. nom, nom, nom!!!

    (5)

  • Michelle L.

    Lovely view even on a blechy, rainy day in Seattle. Bloody Mary menu options plus lots of brunch choices. I had the crab omelet which could have used more spice. My husband had the crabcake breakfast which was crabcakes with poached eggs and hollandaise ... delicious. Banana cream pie was uninspired. Heavy whip cream overwhelming banana flavor, it could have used more of the fresh banana and burnt sugar flavor of its garnish. Host was exceedingly pleasant. They paid attention to our requests in OpenTable. Our waitress was quite good.

    (4)

  • Aj T.

    Had the grilled alaskan halibut and fish tacos for lunch. it's a very nice atmosphere although the atrium area that overlooks the lake can get very noisy when they're busy. the service was good. some menu items seem priced right. the fish tacos $14, ok, but the halibut, for what was on the plate , $28 is a little high. will try this place again for dinner. oh, the menu is pretty focused: fish and crab.

    (3)

  • Carrie B.

    Although Chandlers is known for their seafood, tonight I had an amazing serving of their Flat iron steak cooked to juicy perfection! The Whiskey Crab soup was not as great as I remembered, but the crab cake was awesome. If you plan on going there during the holiday season, ask bartender Matt to make you a Boubon Ball it was delicious and not too sweet - just like my Grammy used to make them.

    (4)

  • Howard L.

    I've been to Chandler's several times with my girlfriend. She is very sensitive when it comes to seafood being fresh and she has never been disappointed. The servers have always been very friendly & attentive. Our last visit was for brunch. She had Alaska king crab off the Crabfest menu while I had Eggs Chandler's. Both were excellent. Cocktails were promptly served & very good. We finished with Valrhona Chocolate Brownie for desert. Yummy. The view of South Lake Union is the greatest. There are always sailboats, yachts & seaplanes passing by. Overall a very nice, romantic experience.

    (5)

  • Todd D.

    I had heard ads on the radio about the great happy hour so my wife and I decided to give it a try. We had not been there for many many years and remembered how wonderful it was back then. This time, not so much. We were hungry after a long day and after sitting in the bar for happy hour, the waitress did not appear to be in a good mood at all. The service was so slow that we finished our drinks before the waitress came back for our food order (45 minutes later). When she asked for our order, I just asked for our check. She knew we were upset and when she came back, she told us the drinks were free. Since we were so hungry, we ended up walking over to Daniel's and got excellent service and food. I'm only giving 2 stars for the free drinks, but we probably won't go back.

    (2)

  • Bunneh L.

    I'm pretty sure they have the BEST clam chowder I've had in my life. It's soooooo flavorful, yet rich and creamy. I got a platter that included steamed Dungeness and King crab, crab shumai, edamame, baby carrots, and bok choy. Delicious! Just wish they had given me some scissors so that I could cut through the king crab shell, which was very hard to crack. Yum!

    (4)

  • Tony H.

    Great service! Awesome food! The smoked scallops were delicious! What a killer view as well! Steak, lobster and crab...... All cooked perfect a and tasted delicious. I suggest to try any and all sides on the menu, we sampled many and they were all terrific.

    (5)

  • Larry H.

    Very Pleasently suprise. The view was excellent along with the service. We only ate at the bar at happy hour and it was still excellent. Thank You , PLH

    (5)

  • Robert C.

    Went here for dinner awhile back, had a couple drinks that were good but unremarkable, and the chandler's crab platter. The different crab types were ok, I prefer dungeness and this one was good. The king crab legs didn't seem to be as fresh as the dungeness, and the baird clusters were forgettable. The sides were ok, the asparagus was better than the orzo. Sorta spendy, wasn't rocked but solid. Server was on top of things.

    (4)

  • K K.

    Always awesome, never disappoints, high quality food, perfect services, tasty drinks. It is like this every time we come no matter how big or small on the size of my party. We only go for happy hour, but would definitely love to try their regular menu with the view soon.

    (5)

  • Ronny K.

    My son wanted crab on our last night of our vacation, so I found this on yelp. The atmosphere was great and our server was wonderful, but I found my side of Alaskan King crab legs to be a little sad...for $25 all we got were two skinny dry legs...and my pork ribs said there was gnocchi, but when it came there only were 3 there. Our server was wonderful though and said they used it as only a garnish(which I never heard of), and brought me more, which was really nice.

    (3)

  • Evita-Marie R.

    Went here for a late happy hour/dinner on the way back from Canada. We arrived around 8:45pm and were able to seat ourselves right away outside next to the beautiful fireplace. By the time the server came and introduced herself, we asked for full dinner menus and it she informed us the kitchen stopped making dinner entrees at 9:00. It was 8:54 on our clock so we were hoping they would accommodate us and they did! We ordered: calamari x2 sushi roll seared ahi tuna burgers x2 cesar salad pan fried oysters entree lobster entree prawn mac and cheese dungeness crab mac and cheese The highlights of the food- the burger was wonderful and had a great $5 hh price tag the seared ahi tuna was perfectly cooked and delicious lobster was decadent and tasty (although a bit undercooked) the downers The calamari had a weird seasoning on it (contained mint?) it just tasted off and was bit more on the chewier side. the prawn, crab mac & cheese was not as decadent as it sounded, the cheese sauce was a bit bland and a bit on the soupy side. Overall, the atmosphere of the restaurant was wonderful and the service was okay, though a bit slow, it was extremely kind of them to accommodate our request for the full service menu. I will definitely be back as they have a great happy hour menu and its available 3pm to close. My only suggestion is to add more lighting on the patio as it was very hard to read our menus or see our food.

    (3)

  • Karen H.

    Very nice view of the lake. Staff is friendly and food is good Steamed Clams & MusselsTasso (Cajun-spiced pork), saffron, garlic, tomato-cooked perfectly with great flavor. Wish it was a little more spicy Oysters-Super sweet Kimchee Beef Spicy-hot housemade kimchee-tender with great flavors Spicy Fried Calamari Chili oil, lime-cilantro chutney-yum Grilled Alaskan Weathervane Scallops Gorgonzola pear ravioli, wild mushrooms, broccolini, sherry cream-the scallops were cooked perfectly, but the ravioli was too filling. Chandler's Crabhouse "World's Best" Dungeness Crab CakeServed with a hearts of palm salad. Dressed table side with a trio of sauces-they are known for the best crabcake and has won many awards. It was honestly one of the best crab cakes I ever had. Jumbo crab meat that is so fresh and just lighty breaded. The trio of sauces were really good. Roasted "Hill Farm" Pork Chop* White cheddar grits and grain mustard Demi-love the mustard taste Chandler's Famous Dungeness Crab Mac and Cheese-very good and light, but I don't taste the crab Truffle Fries-big wedges with lots of truffle flavor Fire Roasted Vegetables-nothing special. Needs more flavor. The nice thing is that we took a boat here.

    (4)

  • Jennifer S.

    Ate in the bar for lower pricing. The wait staff was slow and had to be reminded. Really fresh crab, as you would expect. Had the crab cocktail ($17) it was expensive but the crab was so fresh. Also had the Whiskey Crab Soup, delish. The calamari appetizer was very tender. Good selection of happy hour wines.

    (3)

  • Karen B.

    This rating is all about the crab cakes! This place is a down to earth restaurant you can walk into and get your crab fix on. I am used to the East Coast and top end and home made crab cakes; this is the first place on the west coast that got it perfect! They are a little bit larger than a hockey puck and have a trio of sauces that compliment the crab cake. No breading is used - just crab! There is a light layer of panko on the top and bottom pan-fried to a golden brown. Heavenly!

    (5)

  • Lelani T.

    We spent our 25th wedding anniversary in Seattle on July 4th, stayed across from Chandler's at the Marriott Residence Inn. We made 8:00 pm reservations at Chandler's so our party of six would have time to enjoy a leisurely dinner before the South Lake Union fireworks. We were seated on the patio (as requested when I made the reservations 3 months in advance) Our server was Marie. I've read reviews that said they got worse service when their server realized that no alcohol was being purchased, I'd like to say that Marie didn't miss a beat and happily served us soda pop, iced tea (the red acai tea was fabulous) and coffee. Of course the place was packed, given the holiday. But these folks were completely on point. To include bringing our table blankets because the deck heater next to our table wasn't lighting properly. The food. How do I even begin? It was nothing less than spectacular. From appetizers to desserts, all executed quickly and beautifully. Items our party chose: Appetizers - Their famous crab cakes, as well as the calamari. Reviewers aren't lying when they say the crab cakes are fabulous. Very light breading and huge chunks of delectable crab meat. (Side note on the calamari - I noted a spice that resembled cinnamon, which I didn't care for so much, but everyone else scarfed them up and loved it, so it isn't affecting the overall opinion at all) Entrees - I got the filet mignon and added their Oscar Style sauce. I couldn't believe how much fresh crab they put in the bearnaise. It was downright indulgent. My filet was cooked perfectly (medium rare) and was the most tender and flavorful steak I've ever eaten. Our table also ordered the flat iron steak (they raved about it) the New York steak (ate every last bite and then threatened to lick the plate), 1/2 Dungeness crab (mouth watering, of course) and the entree version of their crab cake (it was easily twice the size of the appetizer version) And can we just take a moment to give them credit for those mashed potatoes? Holy cow they were amazing. Also let it be said that not one person at our table ever felt it necessary to pick up the salt or the pepper. The chef obviously knows proper seasoning. I cannot find the tiniest fault with the food or the service. The kitchen and the front of house obviously worked like a super efficient well-oiled machine. When we asked for something we got it right away. Our server Marie was welcoming, funny, engaging, and never let us want for anything. She even surprised my husband and I with a complimentary creme brulee. (That was deliciously sinful) Much planning went in to surprising my husband with this trip for our anniversary. Many, many thanks to Chandler's for adding to the perfection of our celebration. (Footnote: Yes it's expensive, no doubt about it. But they met and exceeded the challenge of living up to their higher prices. Worth every single penny) Thanks again, Marie. You were the best!

    (5)

  • Ninette C.

    I came here with the girls for last year's lunch Dine Around Seattle. I had the 30 second salmon with potato salad and microgreens for my appetizer, a pasta entree (sorry, can't really remember this well) and the chocolate molten cake for dessert. The highlight of the meal was the 30-second salmon. The pasta and cake were fine and cooked correctly, but nothing special esp. for a restaurant of this caliber. My friend's tuna wrap and creme brulee looked (and sampled) much better so who knows? Maybe I made all the wrong selections...?

    (3)

  • Heather H.

    Classy & Classic in the standards of a Seattlite. Its SLU location (right next to the waterfront) and prime fresh seafood is worth its price - especially if one is lucky enough to sit in the main dining area. Nighttime views are the reward! Waitstaff was fantastic and professional in attendance to the dinner. The menu delivers in its expansive offerings of savory crabs, lobsters, and other delicious seafood. Skip the appetizers: you'll not only save $$$ for the main course, but our mix of steamed clams and mussels came out to be mediocre. My boyfriend got the lobster tail (optional additional tail avail). I tried a bit and it was perfectly juicy and chewy. I had gotten a med. rare seared tuna that melted into my mouth along with slivers of potato and veggie. Every bit was worth it! Mental Note: You pay to park here. But can request it to be put on your tab.

    (5)

  • Paul L.

    Microsoft Prime 2010-2011 Ambience: 4 (I believe) Food: 4 Value: 3 Nicely situated on Lake Union, this water-facing restaurant with a story high ceiling is a lovely place to have dinner. The restaurant is split into 4 different areas. There is also a bar area, a patio area, and quasi-patio (enclosed) dining areas. I would say more about the bold view out to lake union (and its many yachts), but my seat faced the inside, and I spent most of the night looking at the kitchen. The few times I turned around to look out, the view was pretty nice. They are most well-known for live Dungeness crabs dishes that they can prepare in multiple ways. Your dinner is kept them up front, in a tank, like lobsters. Their other dishes include crab cakes, cioppino, soft shell crabs, and salmon. All were pretty decent, but I liked my butter sautéed crab the best. I don't think the food is super, but it's right up there. The prices are pretty hefty (half of Dungeness crab was like 30). My friend forgot his prime card, so it was pretty bad for the 4 of us. All in all, it's pretty good, though I'd probably opt for the Waterfront Seafood Bar and Grill (prime) or Palisades (not prime) over this place.

    (4)

  • Opal D.

    I was seated near an extremely loud party without any warning; one of the ladies in that group ended up very angry because they stopped serving her alcohol. Depending on where you sit, you can have a spectacular view. Paid parking lot. Food is OK - not spectacular. Not the type of place I would bother making a reservation for and I don't want to deal with the seating thing again; and I prefer the food and ambiance at Daniel's anyway, so that will stay my go-to spot in that area.

    (3)

  • Crissy K.

    Great location (right on the lake) with great food and great views. Sitting out on the patio (great for people-watching) on a sunny evening, sipping a blueberry-lemon martini, is a great experience in itself . . . and then they bring you the food. Alaskan sockeye with blueberry sauce and fresh local berries sounds strange, but it is SO good. And as if the place isn't cool enough based on food, drink and view alone, the servers are ALL nice. I'll admit, the place is a bit pricey, but you get what you pay for. Highly recommended.

    (4)

  • Michael W.

    Be sure and order the Whisky Crab Soup as an appetizer and ask to sit in Sarah's section...you won't be disappointed.

    (5)

  • Occam W.

    4 for the calamari, 3 for everything else. Happy hour is the way to go. It's cool that it's right on the water.

    (4)

  • Tracy M.

    We generally wind up here by boat, for either Happy Hour or brunch. A friend turned us on to the Kimchee Beef on the HH menu, yum. My personal favorite is the tempura prawns (a note to anyone who has NOT yet dined with me here - - get your own order of the tempura prawns as there will be no sharing of mine!!). Despite my "no sharing" policy, we can generally get full & "happy" for about $30. With this blustery weather we've been enjoying the lobster mac-n-cheese, in a light yet creamy & flavorful sauce.

    (4)

  • Jamie J.

    This is kind of a Uppity place with a 5 star attitude. The food doesn't quite reach that height but it is really good. I love the atmosphere. Right next to the water... super romantic. The waiters are also really nice and helpful. The price is a little bit up there but to be honest you don't go to this place for just the food. Its a total package kind of deal. You get: Great Service, Great Views, A nice environment, and Pretty good food. What I went crazy for was the: Truffle Fries: super delicious. Truffle shavings, salt, shaved cheese, and of course crispy french fries! SOOO good. High-class french fries folks. Crab Plate: This was delicious. I got a HUGE King crab leg. Very nicely cooked... to perfection actually. I usually like some-sort of crab boil to season it, but it was fresh and delicate. They also give you an Alaskan Crab body which is very nicely cooked as well. Also served with really good rice pilaf. I was LOVING this dish. Just dip everything in butter and seriously you'll end up happy. Crab Cakes: These are amazing. Nicely browned with gooey mayo dressed crab meat. They are really filling. They also serve them with asparagus and some amazing shredded veggies with some type of white sauce. I don't know what it was but it was good. This is a complete meal that is fresh, delicate, and savory all in one. Gotta try it. Want to go to a place for an experience? Then this is a good place to go. The food doesn't match up to the experience as a whole but it is NOT sub-par. It IS really good... You pay for it. But it is worth it. Check it out. Good Eats & Great times.

    (4)

  • Dara V.

    Took advantage of happy hour! Great food, good prices, beautiful view. Will be back,

    (4)

  • Kris D.

    My boyfriend and I were traveling Seattle and Portland and my cousin recommended that we go here. It was the best seafood we had on our 10 day trip and the service was amazing. You have to ask for the "Andrea Experience," she takes great care of you. She was very knowledgeable about the menu and even so kind as to suggest other restaurants in the area and Portland. We ordered appetizers, entrees, and dessert and all were exceptional. The restaurant looks out onto the water with a great view. The only problem was the air conditioning, which was blowing down on our booth really hard. We finally mentioned it before our dessert and Andrea immediately moved us to another table and comped our dessert. Order the crab cakes, they really are the best we both ever had! The Whiskey Dungeness crab soup is also delicious.

    (5)

  • Nicole J.

    This restaurant is beautiful. The staff fabulous, the food wonderful. They always go out of their way to make you feel special. Our steamed crab from the live tank was superb and was my husbands salmon. Can't say enough. Oh yes, did I mention the view of Lake Union? Wow. Every tourist should go there.

    (5)

  • Kathi K.

    Three stars because our server was great! Totally mutilated kumo"s. It was like they were pre shucked and put back in the shell an hour ago. I've never seen a sadder oyster.....And the accompanying sauces were terrible. The good news was I kinda liked the chowder. The great news is that our server (sossita? Yikes probably killing her name) was so friendly. Remember her from Elliotts. With Taylor shellfish in the neighborhood, you guys need to take your oysters more seriously.

    (3)

  • Mike H.

    Came here for lunch with the family, it was completely dead, And we could not have been happier. We had a choice of seats in the preferred dining area where we could see all of the water and Yachts! I ordered the burger with brie cheese and mushrooms, I was a bit hesitant on that Brie cheese, But when it arrived I was absolutely amazed! The burger was juicy and flavorful the brie cheese added something I had not really even considered to be an option! The waitstaff were fun to joke around with an funny, My little girl ordered the fish and chips, and when she did not like the fish, they quickly brought her out some chicken strips to replace the fish at no charge! Even though the wife did end up eating the fish, I thought this was a great thing for them to do. Wife had the Pan seared hockey tuna and shared that with my daughter who loved it as well. The black-and-white sesames were a cool touch, and overall this was probably one of her best experiences here in Seattle. I would highly recommend this place for lunch, I am unaware of what it's like during dinner, the only thing I would be worried about is how busy would probably get because the food is so good and the ambience is so nice, But I would probably just call in advance to make sure it wasn't too terribly busy, I can only assume that it is during the dinner hours, But even if it were, it would still be worth the wait!

    (5)

  • Bob J.

    Consistently good food; excellent service. Nice view of active kitchen.

    (4)

  • Bld D.

    WHAT!?!? You're out of crab meat?? This is a crab house for petes sake! Went there Sunday afternoon on a whim due to its great location on Lake Union and had an excelent water view outdoor table. It was a little windy and their unbrellas were blowing away and hitting people...Fun! Service was great, the food OK.

    (2)

  • Tracey W.

    What a rip off. The food was ok, but totally over priced. I got the crab cake which they said was the best in the world. It was basic and ok. Better than a costco crab cake but nothing to write home about. I'd never order it again. Wasn't worth the price at all. We got bread which were simple dime a dozen sourdough rolls. We were sitting outside and while the view was great, there was some guy smoking a cigar just outside the area. If that doesn't ruin things nothing will. I won't be back here.

    (2)

  • Betty G.

    Ok, come in for Happy Hour, the crab is amazing. The wait staff is maybe not incredibly helpful, since me and my girlfriend ordered 5 items we figured would be small, and were insane. If you're trying to lure over older men with boats, it's a great way to meet them. if you're not, Crab Rockefeller and a couple of draft beers are a great way to end a crappy day in a decedent manner. If you are trying to nail an older man with a boat, check for ring tan lines, and order all the treats, and wait for your ship to come in.

    (4)

  • Judy H.

    To end a wonderful mini-vacation in Seattle, we walked across the street from our hotel to Chandler's Crab House. We ate at Duke's the night before and Joey's looked too fancy for lunch so we decided on Chandler's. We were led past the kitchen to our table in the bright room facing Lake Union. We had a center table. Even though the sky was overcast and rainy, the view was spectacular. Yes, the prices are a bit hiked up...but I'm guessing it's because of the view. The three of us had lunch for around $70 before tip (no alcohol). I ordered the Lobster Cobb Salad, which I found to be one of the best seafood salads I've ever had. There were large pieces of lobster along with iceberg lettuce, red onion, red and yellow bell pepper, avocado, egg (sat on it's own little leaf), bacon bits, tomato and a special dressing. The presentation was beautiful. (I will be uploading a picture soon.) My cousin ordered the Dungeness Crab Cake entree and the Whiskey Crab soup. There were huge chunks of crab in both. Yum-O. Her husband ordered the Shrimp Louie Salad, which he also enjoyed. Warm sourdough bread is also brought to your table with the drinks. (I don't like the cold butter though...makes it hard to spread.) I loved the high ceilings in the room near the large window. I noticed the menu was printed with the date and "lunch" on it, so they must change it daily. The waiter was nice, even recommending his personal favorites. What topped off the meal for me was when we were walking out past the kitchen again, almost every chef had a huge smile and said "goodbye" and "thanks" to us. That was awesome to me.

    (5)

  • Chris O.

    Seating: booth that was sort of weird and cramped, though it had an ok view of the lake Service: good Drinks: good Food: Bread: warm and good, not amazing Caesar salad w/ crab: tasty, but too much dressing. If they used 1/2 the dressing it'd would have been great. King crab: well prepared, fresh, tasty, not a great value (4 large legs with 2 sides for $120) Roasted red potatoes: yummy - well spiced and crunchy Garlic mashed potatoes - great flavor but not served hot - lukewarm Banana creme pie - outstanding Ambiance overall - ok but sort of... cold and lonely? Weird. Not a happy vibe here. Overall: Nice place, good but not great food at high prices.

    (3)

  • kurt w.

    Been here a million times, it always is great! The bar has a decent happy hour, although it used to be all night every night, and has recently changed to an early and late happy hour with a couple of hour in between. Pricing isn't the cheapest in town by far, but the food is excellent and the staff is always friendly and accomodating. If you want good seafood this is the place. Great location right on lake union, with seating on the pier during good weather.

    (5)

  • Katya O.

    Came here for happy hour. Had oysters and seared tuna. The oysters were kind of warm and creamy. The taste was pretty good but some people in my group were alarmed with the consistency and the temperature. We were all joking that if people who at oysters get sick we know who to blame. The seared tuna was pretty salty. Some of my friends got burgers and they were really charred. The server seemed like she didn't really want to be there but maybe she was just having a bad day. Overall the quality of food for the happy hour is not the greatest which is pretty disappointing.

    (2)

  • Ali A.

    Chandler's Crabhouse is a pretty high end restaurant. With that atmosphere (and price), one expects certain things from the restaurant they frequent. The higher the aspirations of restaurants like these, the more critically they are judged when they slip up, so Chandler's receives 3 stars when I've rated hole in the wall sandwich shops to the tune of 4 stars or higher. Is this an excellent restaurant? Yes. Are the waitpeople here consistently and excellently on top of their game? Impressively, yes. Here's where things falter. On two occasions I've ordered filet mignon. The first time, my first time there, I ordered the steak as I wanted it, medium. When it came out, it was closer to well done, slightly charred and gray throughout, and more importantly a huge overshot from the "medium" I requested. The second time I ordered filet mignon from them, I remembered the error and erred on the side of caution, asking for a medium rare filet mignon. This time, it came out medium, as I wanted. Perhaps I should be proud that I got what I wanted, but you should not have to know to order their steak a level less done to get the done-ness that you actually desire. The other faltering point is really a matter of poor chance. On this recent occasion we sat outside on the patio. Perfect weather, nice warm sun and a very gently breeze coupled with an excellent view of the harbor, but marred somewhat by the somewhat frequent planes taking off from the harbor. Every several minutes, the blaring noise of a single engine propeller plane passing by would interrupt conversations. Other than that, everything is stellar. We had Ahi tuna and crab legs to start, filet mignon with Dungeness crab leg for my entree, and a we shared a Valrhona Chocolate Brownie. Don't skip that - the chocolate brownie dish, served very hot and topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, is absolutely delicious and would alone justify a visit to the restaurant, especially since it's offered at a relatively reasonable price (like the other desserts, and unlike perhaps some of the entrees). I also feel compelled to note that the waitstaff has always been excellent in my experience. Although considering our dinner (for 4) came to roughly 300 without tip, I imagine the geniality came naturally.

    (3)

  • Jesse B.

    The food was excellent and the view was spectacular! Quite possibly the best crab cake I've EVER had!

    (5)

  • Ian T.

    Spectacular, with the caveat that I can really only speak to the seafood, wine, and a few pieces of the happy hour menu. In my humble opinion, the best food in town, with a great view of Lake Union to boot. I've come to love this place more and more as I've lived in Seattle. The monkfish is exquisite, the salmon is wonderful, and the crab dip is the stuff dreams are made of. When busy, the service has occasionally slowed down a bit, but I can't complain about being comfortably left alone on the patio with a beautiful view and a great glass of wine. The happy hour (after 9?) is probably the best value in town. Being able to get the best crab dip I've ever eaten, or just a great slider, for $5 a plate positively blew my mind the first time I saw the happy hour menu.

    (5)

  • Shekinah S.

    **Disclaimer**: This review is for the happy hour and lounge only. I could never afford to eat dinner here! So my boyfriend swears Chandler's has one of the best happy hours in town and we finally made it about a month ago. The lounge is pretty cute and swanky, with several different seating areas (including an outdoor patio, I think). Happy hour is from 3 - 6pm and 9 - close 7 nights a week. The lounge remains open later than the restaurant: 11pm Sun - Thurs and midnight on Fri & Sat. During HH draft beers are $4 and bottled beer is $3.50. So we look at the menu and I'm mildly disappointed. Nothing is calling to me. My BF takes the reigns and orders Tempura Prawns & Asparagus (regular $12.99, half price during HH) and Crab & Artichoke Dip (regular $15.99, half price during HH). I'm not huge into tempura but the asparagus was surprisingly good, and served with a unique green tea salt. The artichoke dip was the winner! I usually find artichoke dip too creamy/cheesy, but this was the perfect amount of cheese with HUGE chunks of artichoke and crab. The greasy pool left at the bottom of the dish revealed how much cheese was really in there, but I quite enjoyed it. We both left very full and satisfied. Service wasn't spectacular and it was confusing if we were being served by the bartender (who was busy bartending) or the waitress. At one point we needed more bread for the artichoke dip and we finally had to ask the busboy because no one else paid attention to us. He happily obliged even though I think I heard him tell someone else it was his first day. I just took a look at the online menu and holy crap this is some expensive bar food!! Items range from $5.99 (for fancy olives) to $15.99 for the likes of fish and chips! A dinner entree will set you back $30 - $80!! So while our happy hour meal exceeded my expectations, the prices still end up being about what an entree would cost at a place I typically eat. And I would never pay $16 for that artichoke dip, so matter how delish it is. Also, reading other reviews makes me think the dinner selections aren't worth the exorbitant prices. This is a good happy hour but won't make it into the regular rotation due to the high prices and few items I was interested in. The parking lot for this restaurant zone is usually full and good luck finding street parking. I think there is a valet service. Chandler's is on the SLUT line. It's also kinda hidden in the back and easy to miss. Hooter's, Joey's and Duke's are all nearby. Be sure to say hello to the unfortunate crustaceans in the tank next to the hostess stand!

    (4)

  • Kelsey H.

    Service is great and beautiful outdoor patio. As for food, decent but for as much as you pay you'd expect better. We ordered the salmon blt and steak sandwich, note salmon is lock style. Steak sandwich was bland but the onion rings amazing. Both dishes had over-salted fries.

    (4)

  • Tony L.

    The food was fantastic and the people were fabulous and I highly recommend the chowder and French toast for brunch.

    (5)

  • Glenn P.

    Expensive but good food. They have more affordable options other than seafood on the menu. This visit they had worked up a special menu for the club - that was missing prices! (SO ANNOYING!) I felt a little short changed when I ordered crab Benedict ($18), and there wasn't more than an ounce of crab on each English muffin. Make sure you say something if you feel you were shorted on your portion! I hate the little cubed potatoes for breakfast - SO ORIGINAL! (not!)

    (3)

  • Jong C.

    Mostly good. The food is good -- I'm especially fond of the brunch menu. They used to have this caramelized banana french toast dish. Mmm. Ditto on the apple fritters and scones. The king salmon dish with peach puree is really good. I've always wanted to try out their kimchee beef but have not done so yet. Service is usually good (it's no skip-and-a-hop-away Joey's can-do-attitude *wink* *WINK*). Sometimes, and I'm not sure if this is due to a certain server I keep getting, I do get some charges accidentally thrown on my bill. Three plates of dessert? Not for this human vacuum cleaner. For me, Chandler's would be a four star restaurant were it not for one incident. The wife and I went there for my birthday. We had a lovely meal but our bill had another table's order included. This was taken out. We also had a couple of gift cards that we tried to use. Tried to use, I say, because someone neglected to activate them in the first place. The server didn't seem too concerned about trying to figure out a solution, we didn't want to stick around any longer than we had to, so we paid and left. I tipped generously for whatever reason. Maybe I'm a jerk for giving a so-so rating for a restaurant that otherwise has good food. To be fair, most other times, my experience there was good. Even the whole gift card thing was figured out eventually over email. All in all, not a bad restaurant if your server is decent.

    (3)

  • Megan H.

    This place is SOOOOOOO overrated and SOOOOOOO overpriced. I've been here 3 times (all 3 when my boss was paying) and I can easily say that I would never go here of my own accord and would never recommend it. And even though I didn't pay, I feel ripped off because everything is super expensive and: 1.) The food is not that good. The seafood is no fresher than any other seafood restaurant in Seattle. In fact, I've had a lot better for a lot less $$ and a lot less attitude. I've had everything from crab and lobster to sushi and 'catch of the days' here and they were all subpar (yet very spendy). The last time I went, I had their Caesar salad with salmon. The lettuce was wilted. The fish tasted like it had been microwaved, and I've had better Caesar dressing at Wendys. I had 5 bites and called it quits. Also, the truffle fries are the pits (and how can you mess up truffle fries!!!!). 2.) The service is usually crappy. I've been ignored and talked down to by several members of the wait staff and bar crew. I waited tables for 4 years in college and know what a tough job it is so I'm always super nice and usually try to even make up excuses as to why the service is less than awesome (they're really busy, we're really picky etc.), but I just can't do that here. I will say that the restaurant manager always seems very on top of it, and even sometimes frustrated at the wait staff. Maybe he should just fire everyone and re-hire from scratch. 3.) Being asked to pay for parking after dropping $100 on lunch is ridiculous when they have a huge parking lot. 4.) It's next to Hooters. The view is nice, and I've heard the happy hour is very reasonable and fun, but overall this place needs an overhaul.

    (2)

  • Faudia C.

    I used to frequent this place ALL THE TIME in my other life when work often brought me to Seattle and an expense account covered my meals-good times. So, when I recently found myself in Seattle, I had to revisit one of my favorite places, 7 years after my last visit. I ended up going there on my last night in Seattle. The interior is the same, still elegant with dark wood, white table clothes, and very quiet. We got seated by the floor to ceiling windows along the water- great view as always. We ordered the whiskeyed crab soup, of course, which was as yummy as I remembered it to be. My main course was the whole dunguness crab, steamed ($47?). Chandlers used to offer a cajun version, which was super delicious, but I guess they don't anymore- the only options I had were garlic, steamed or chilled. oh well. The boy got the combo, which came with half a dungeness and king crab legs ($56?). We ordered the lobster mac and cheese ($16?) to split because I erroneously thought that the mains didn't come with anything-my bad. They come with orzo and asparagus. The food was awesome- the crab was fresh and sweet, the asparagus had a nice char, but was a little limp, and the orzo was nice and buttery. The lobster mac and cheese was very good, with lots of nice chunks of lobster meat. Our waitress was super nice and even tried to see if the chef could replicate the old cajun recipe I remembered (he couldn't). About halfway into my crab, I was stuffed. Fiancee ate most of his and some of mine, but even so, we packed up most of the mac and cheese and the orzo/asparagus sides. We looked at the dessert menu, but had NO room. My fiancee mentioned to the waitress that he loves key lime pie, but we were too stuffed to eat another bite, so she went to get the check. Upon her return, she gave us the check, along with a generous slice of the key lime pie, on the house, to snack on while packing! Super nice, so thanks Jenny!! Although this place is a bit on the expensive side, you are guaranteed super fresh, tasty seafood and wonderful service, along with great views. Would I come here again if they got rid of the soup? With all of the great Seattle seafood restaurants, probably not. The food is terrific, but it is also terrific at lots of other cheaper places! But for great views, hushed, romantic dining and great service, I'd come here again. Also, they have a happy hour 3-6, i think, plus 9 till close seven days a week, but only in the bar area. The happy hour has food and drink specials. We didn't partake, as we wanted to eat in the restaurant, but it's probably worth checking out. Regarding parking, they no longer validate, but parking in the lot is only $5, so not too bad!

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  • Melissa A.

    Chandler's is just OK. It seems to be way overpriced for what you're getting. I've definitely had better seafood at smaller scale (i.e. less fancy and expensive) restaurants. Service is always good and attentive. Lunch and dinner are pretty typical for a fancy restaurant. So if I have to pick a meal that I would have here, it would be brunch. Which is only served on the weekend. The coffee cake and fritters they serve are definitely good. And I haven't had anything that was particularly bad just not anything special. Favorite brunch items: Salmon Scramble and the salmon bennedict

    (3)

  • Saoirse O.

    I came here on a spectacular, sunny Sunday afternoon in the early afternoon and had a positive experience overall. We were a party of five, with an elderly relative so sat inside which is a bit more formal. Loved the floor-to-ceiling windows- the seaplanes taking off and landing way too close made a boring dinner really exciting and enjoyable. Food: oysters, calamari (bonus points for making this interesting with an Indian minty raita sort of dip), gorgeous crab and shrimp louie, nice sides of asparagus and orzo, crab mac and cheese. Dungeness crab is, of course, the thing to order and there is a large tank as you walk in filled with the condemned crustaceans and they do a nice job with simple steaming and filling to highlight the pure, clean flavors. The service was just ok. It was not busy and we asked to sit at one of the many empty tables by the window with a chair at the end for one of our party and the waitress would not accommodate us so I'd definitely knock off a star for that. We also had to ask for second drinks, water refills and dessert menus...just kind of sloppy for how empty the restaurant was.

    (4)

  • Jacky A.

    MAKE UR RESERVATION BEFORE YOU ENJOY DINNER HERE! We went there around 7:30, and the dinning room is full. Without reservation, we sat at the bar/patio, still enjoy a fantastic view, but with the seattle "SUMMER" weather, dont expect it will be hot/warm after the sunset. I tried this place last week, it was great. We boated from Factoria to Lake Union to enjoy dinner, they have a little pier for boat parking and the restaurant interior is very nice. Food price range is around 20-50, depends on what you are looking for. Tried Scallops with blue cheese ravioli, scallops seared perfectly and the ravioli isn't too blue cheesy. Tried their crabcake, I like it but when it get to our table, it was just warm, i will like it when it is hotter Service was good, food came in timely manner and we got what we wanted. The only thing that the restaurant is lacking is a better dessert menu. I am kinda a dessert freak, so I do love restaurant that have good dessert.... you know, human have a 2nd stomach to fill all the desserts.

    (4)

  • Some G.

    A decent seafood joint down in lake union. The restaurant interior has that "corporate" feel to it which I can do without.. Food: The food is always good. My partner and I always order the Alaskan King Crab Legs and they do give you the biggest Alaskan King Crab Legs you can imagine. The crab legs are always fresh and perfectly done. But this is expected from a seafood joint. Service: The service is for the most part punctual but it can get laggy at times. It's a hit or miss. Parking: You have to pay for parking... validation at the restaurant only pays for a buck or two so be prepared to shell out a few dollars for parking in their lot. If you do have a craving for crab legs do give this place a try it won't disappoint. My bill typically comes to about $250 for dinner. This includes 2 crab legs, 1 appetizer, 2 salad, few glasses of wine, and 20-25% gratuity.

    (3)

  • Sandi W.

    Went there for lunch. Great service and great food! Can't wait to go back on our next visit.

    (5)

  • Fly_Gu Y.

    Stopped in here for an early lunch and was blown away by the hospitality of EVERYONE we encountered. The manager exceptionally courteous and personable and was a pleasure to meet. The food was good but the customer service is what would warrant a return visit.

    (4)

  • Mrs K.

    I've only been to this place twice but both times, I was not disappointed in the food or the service. It's been at least 5 years since my first visit so I'll give a review about my latest dinner experience. We arrived about an hour early for our reservation on a Sat night so we were offered a seat in the bar while we waited. (I've been to other places where they will allow you to sit in the lobby until they were ready for you without even considering offering you an alternative so this was a pleasant and smart gesture.) Because of the wide arrange of offerings on the HH menu, we tried more than what our stomachs had room for. We also noticed we ended up having to wait longer than anticipated for our table - but finally, we were lead to the dining room for dinner. By then we were pretty stuffed from the appetizers so we decided to share one dinner entree. Our waiter provided excellent service - he sat us by the window and what would have been a great view if it there were some daylight left. Since we were so stuffed already, we decided to order only 1 dinner entree. He not only did not give us any grief but he brought over 2 plates for us. What makes this place an easy 4 stars is that he then offered us the dessert "on the house" for having us wait so long for our table-something we weren't even really bothered about. I do appreciate great food but memorable service is not always easy to come by. A friend picked me up .a couple of Chandler's gift cards for Christmas so I'm definitely looking forward to returning again.

    (4)

  • Robert H.

    Sung to the tune of the Rascals "You Better Run" What you trying to do to my oysters? What you trying to do too my oysters? You go around, you hardly try, You fool around and rubberize, What you trying to do to my oysters? You better run, you better hide, You better leave from this place. What you trying to do to my tuna? What you trying to do to my tuna? Every bite I had was bad, The waitress she seemed really sad, What you trying to do to my tuna? I loved this place, I loved it so, Can't you see it, don't you know? Now I can't stand their alibis, Telling lies and drive me wiiiiiiiiild. Mercy! What are you trying to do to the bread? What are you trying to do to the bread? Now I gotta draw out a line, You're not gonna take what's mine, What are you trying to do to my bread? You better run, you better hide, You better leave from this place. I used to love to visit this place when I lived in Alaska and visited Seattle frequently. My wife and I went back there in March with some friends from AK (table of six) and it was really bad. It was a Thursday night and the place was nearly empty at 7:00PM. Even so, the service was painfully slow. I had Oysters Rockefeller to start and Tuna for an entree and both were mediocre at best. I swear the oysters were warmed in a microwave; they were like rubber. My wife had a salad that she rated "I've had a lot better". I hope it was just a bad night, but I'm unlikely to risk a repeat.

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  • Jessica S.

    I love Chandler's for the drinks. Some of the yummiest drinks I've had in this city. The food is muy yum as well, however Happy Hour just doesn't cover them like it does the drinks, and therefore snackage just is not affordable. The staff is awesome--very friendly and helpful. The owner didn't actually kick us out until after we asked if the restaurant was closed. My only problem with Chandler's is not the restaurant itself, but my incredible lack of driving/parking skills that I will be forever laughed at for. Why must you only have back-in parking?

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  • Loralee V.

    I have been here a couple of times in the past month for lunch and was seated outside in the rare glorious warm & sunny Seattle weather. Three quarters of the restaurant is surrounded by the blue waters of South Lake Union, so all seating (inside and out) affords perfect views of the water! The Caesar salad was well-prepared, fresh & crisp, though a little light on the croutons. The dressing was light, but not watery and served with ample, delectable Dungeness crab. The warm Seattle sourdough rolls are difficult to stop eating. -Be sure to ask for the unsalted butter unless you are prepared to pucker from an overdose of coarse sea salt sprinkled (overkill) atop the pads. On their Facebook page, if you "like" it, you get a $20 gift certificate. - My experiences have always been good here, and I haven't been to Chandler's for dinner in a while, so why not?!? Work off any excessive calories by heading to the NW Outdoor Center on West lake Union and riding a stand-up-paddle board around the lake. - Life just doesn't get much better!

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  • Chelsy C.

    5 star location, you sit literally on the edge of Lake Union. 5 star food- oysters in the half shell, steak, scallops, shrimp, mashed potatoes all were amazing! 5 star for the service- we were well taken care of by the waitress (Maria). Nicely appointed inside, a place to park off the street, beer and wine top notch. Perfect meal!

    (5)

  • Angie K.

    I was taken here for a celebration/thank you lunch when I resigned from my last job. I had a Dungeness crab cake entree, and it was by far the best crab cake I have ever had. I am not a seafood expert but I do think sometimes the crab flavor gets lost in the other stuff, but in this case they were quite flavorful. I don't remember what the sides were, but they were really good. There is a section of the restaurant that sort of points out into Lake Union, and we sat along a booth there, and many of us had a great view. This place is pricey but I would definitely take someone here for a special occasion or if you have relatives visiting from out of town (especially if they are relatives who are likely to pick up the tab, haha) If you can't afford dinner, try lunch.

    (5)

  • Ruby G.

    I took my boyfriend here for his birthday this month since he wanted crab. Our conclusion was that it's a fine restaurant to go to for an occasion since it has a great view of the water, but the dinner menu items are pricey for what you get, so you might choose to go elsewhere and have similar quality food. We ordered the crab mac and cheese, for entrees the pan fried oysters and the steamer basket. I liked the mac and cheese. It was quite rich and reminded me of the lobster mac and cheese from purple cafe. My pan fried oysters came with rice and salad. The oysters were fine, but I did not like the rice or salad. The rice was oddly dry and just seemed like unnecessary filler. My boyfriend liked his steamer basket of crab, so at least we achieved his goal. Finally, we had key lime pie for dessert and that was a satisfying end to the dinner.

    (3)

  • Doug A.

    Great seafood place, plenty of parking, great views of Lake Union and the yachts. The service and food were amazing early on a Sunday morning for brunch. Beautiful interior. If we lived in Seattle we'd eat here every week. We're so glad we stopped here.

    (5)

  • Joan C.

    Went to Chandler's recently with some friends to celebrate an anniversary because they had a gift certificate. Would never go back again. Signage getting into the restaurant itself was confusing; I was freshly on crutches and every hop counted. Bout ourselves and our friends ended up parking farther away and paying more to park than we could have in the Chandler's lot, but the sign directed us to a lot further away. The single best thing we ate was the appetizer and it was all downhill from there. Two plates of halibut across the table and both looked overcooked. I had the "seared ahi Tuna," which we were assured was sashimi grade. If there was a McAhi cut, I think I had it. Terribly overcooked, tough and tasteless. The salmon plate beside me was also overcooked. The Key Lime pie we shared for dessert was barely mediocre. The view is fantastic, the wait staff fairly attentive, though I kept feeling like I was being served by low-level management in a bank due to their attire. The quality of the food was certainly no where near worth the price.

    (1)

  • Andrew R.

    Well I hate to say it, but I wasn't too impressed. I had such high hopes for Chandler's Crabhouse, as I am such a huge fan of Dungeness Crab and seafood in general, that I'm afraid I went in with higher expectations. I was in with my family for a late, mid-week lunch. As it was a Tuesday afternoon we really didn't have to wait for a seat at all. Which was nice as it was such a task to find parking, which I had to pay for. The restaurant is very nice. Great atmosphere and the view of the marina, no matter what the weather, was very entertaining. Service could have used some help. There wasn't more than three tables occupied while I was there and I feel like the waitress took a nice long break every time she left the table. She would VANISH! If you didn't ask for it when you ordered (i.e refills, extra condiments, etc.) you weren't going to get it any time soon. I don't think that I'm too demanding but a good measure of attention for me is if my drink is empty for more than 10 min. or through half my meal. Now on to the food. For an appetizer we had the Calamari. The calamari was pretty good. It had a lime aoli that was quite delicious but the calamari itself was rather bland. Maybe frozen? For my main course I had the crab cakes. It's a crab house. You'd think they would have some pretty great crab cakes but unfortunately, again, they were rather bland. Decent in portion but for what your paying I would expect maybe a little more crab and alot less bread. HOWEVER, I did sample some of the other dishes at the table and I have to say the Dungeness Crab macaroni and cheese was great. Very flavorful. Almost too flavorful,as in you might not be able to physically stand the level of flovorfulness for long periods of time. The portion was pretty hearty. I was told there was in fact too much of a good thing. My favorite dish was the Dungeness crab Louie. Great flavor, plenty of crab and the dressing was excellent. Would I go there agian? Probably not. It was good but I've had better with a much smaller tab. All things considered I would say that you're overcharged and under-serviced (that also goes for the flavor category). Maybe I didn't have the dish but I was definately underwhelmed.

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  • Stephen A.

    Unfortunately I have been here before and at that time I would have rated it a 5 star. This time our server, i believe his name was Rodolfo, was terrible. His recommendation of the halibut was not good - I think they were trying to get rid of it or something, cause it didn't taste fresh and just wasn't very good. Not to mention the fact that we were ignored all night. My wife had the steak and it was very good - 5star quality and my broinlaw had chicken and it was also very good. I was surprised that at a seafood place the worst thing we are was seafood. The view on the otherhand was great. Probably one of the better around. So I'm giving 3stars because I do like the place, but would probably leave if I got the same server again :(.

    (3)

  • Shannon B.

    I used to LOVE this place!! I have even left an excellent review on this site for Chandler's Crabhouse, but boy have things changed. I went with my husband for dinner on November 21, 2012 at 7:00 pm. We were first seated next to a large group that were talking VERY loud. Boy, did we get some attitude from the hostess when we asked to be moved, she hesitated at first but then gave us a booth without a very good view. My husband ordered their Chandler's Crab Platter which was $135 so we expected to have a darn' tootin' delicious time!! Our waitress actually used her bare hands to lift up each type of crab and explain to us what it was. Then once my husband started eating, he said he could taste an ammonia-like flavor on some of the crabs. He even found an empty crab leg to boot. My crab cocktail was more lettuce/sauce instead of succulent crab. My pork chop was too thick and was VERY pink in the middle. The bus boy kept coming over and asking us if we were finished and we kept saying NO and he would shuffle away for a little while but then would come back. Did he want us to leave quickly for some reason? This was a horrible dining experience!!! Management is not doing a good job keeping their staff in check because when I walked past the prep area to the restroom, the staff were all joking around and talking about weekend plans. The cooks are not as stellar as they used to be!! If we pay $135 for a platter or crab...it should NOT taste like ammonia and have empty legs!!! Our bill came to over $300 and I probably should have complained, but I guess I just won't go back EVER!!! Too bad Chandler's...too bad!!!

    (1)

  • Man E.

    Try this place for winter weekend mornings. Usually uncrowded early. Outstanding Bloody Marys. Good selection of shellfish and the setting can't be beat. Good for out of towners in the summer but expect a crowd. The outside deck is a favorite for summer weekends and week day happy hours. Also good for late night. I have never been disappointed with the service or food. If you own a boat, call ahead and get your order to go. temporary mooring while you grab your grub.

    (4)

  • Cindy C.

    Food was ok, but prices were a bit on the higher side. I did enjoy a cup of their "world famous" whisky crab soup... around the table we had fish and crab... all good, but nothing out of this world.... For more reviews visit my blog.

    (3)

  • Matthew W.

    Arrived around 7 pm on Sunday night.....took a cab over from the Hyatt ($8)...and it seemed pretty dead, but the hostess said we could sit right away outside or wait for a table inside. It was a bit cold, so we headed to a bar table for a drink and an app. It was really quite in the bar, but Ashley was a good waitress. The truffle fries were EXCELLENT and the drinks were fine. Right after we got them we were seated. Apps in Bar (Ashley M was server) White Haven 10.00 Wydmere Pint 5.99 Truffle Fries 8.99 Total - 27.48 I was bummed in the dining room because we had waited and were put at the last table in the corner...but it was quiet and kind of romantic....outside on the water would have been better. Kristin was ok as a waitress, and the entrees were also just ok, nothing great, and kind of bland. It was a quiet Sunday night in the place and the food reflected that. I would pass on this spot as there are much better alternatives in Seattle! Dinner (Kristin N was server) 3 White Haven 30.00 Seasonal Salad 7.95 Coho Salmon 26.99 Halibut 29.99 Total - 104.42

    (2)

  • Tina W.

    Nice restaurant, but I went on a super busy day, just wish the server wouldn't rush us throughout the meal, i.e. trying to take away our plates before we finish the food and bringing out the main dish before the appetizers are eaten. Super noisy too. Their pistachios ice cream was really good.

    (3)

  • Thomas L.

    Beautiful view, great service and excellent food. Albeit we tried only 2-3 dishes for brunch on saturday, they were all very fresh and delicious. i'll definitely go back. One of the main downside is having no option to park anywhere except for that private lot which adds to the cost. I'd recommend for the beautiful views and excellent food.

    (4)

  • H C.

    Really good crabcakes and lobster. It's pricey but worth it, considering the view and ambiance! Nice for a date night. The dessert isn't that great though.

    (4)

  • Kylie A.

    If you want great seafood at happy hour prices, the Crabhouse delivers. Lobster leg Rockafeller was phenomenal! Daily happy hour, worth checking out.

    (5)

  • Christine W.

    Their crab is top notch and they served my fiance the best steak he's ever eaten (should I be insulted?). The service was attentive and friendly despite the crowded atmosphere. What more could we ask for?!

    (5)

  • Melissa S.

    Wonderful service, tasty food, beautiful view! Crab bisque is the best! Lobster was the best I've had in a long while, and our server was fun! Thanks for a much needed good experience at a "nice" restaurant! You beat Canlis all over the place!!

    (5)

  • Alyssa F.

    Maybe Schwartz should let the other brother take over for a while. Their restaurants are really for those on expense accounts and are less than medicore at best. Chandler's Craphouse definitely fits the bill. Laundry List: Whiskey Crab Soup: Cold, not even luke warm, and salty. And this is world famous? Seasonal Salad: Now this was pretty decent, but for 8.95? Crab: Dry and overcooked Service: Waiter forgot to take my friends order, and she was the birthday girl. Friend's cioppino came out 20 minutes after everything else did, and brought out wrong soup for other friend. However, my water was flowing and the bread was plentiful. Bill: Other friend was charged twice for her soda. One soup wasn't even on there but two others were in it's place. When my friend called to make reservatiosn a week ago, they said we could do a split check since we called in advance, however they didnt exactly communicate with the waiter. 45 Minutes of bill figuring outing, 10 credit cards and chicken scratch on the receipt, everything was all said and done.

    (1)

  • Vicki K.

    For a departure from cooking and the standard Thanksgiving fare, we chose Chandler's. Upon arriving, we learned that they offered four choices for the Thanksgiving meal: prime rib, salmon, crab stuffed prawns and something else that we did not order. Each entree on the Thanksgiving menu was served with - no kidding - stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and "a vegetable" (which turned out to be broccoli and creamed baby peas with baby onions). Even the salmon. Even the prawns. I know, right? Wow. Imaginative, Chandlers! Even with our 3:30pm dinner time, the service was molasses-style slow. The waitress a titch snippy and clearly preoccupied with the 12-top we were wedged (crowbar style) into a booth RIGHT next to. I felt like we were having dinner WITH the other diners - not next to them. (There were a lot of open tables - not sure why they chose to squeeze our four top into this particular booth: I should have asked for another table - I didn't - stupid me) Next, It took FOREVER to get our water glasses filled, another decade to have our drink order taken and yet another forever for the waitress to bring the relish tray and take our order. Conversely, we were barely through with our salads when the meal arrived. Much juggling then because there were so many dishes on the table. AWKWARD! Each plate looked like it had been hanging out under the lights for awhile - a long while - you know that tough skin on gravy? Um yeah. The mashed potatoes: runny. The meal tasted OK (edible anyway) and we all agreed that the stuffing was actually the best thing on the plate. The vegetables were limp, mushy looking and the peas cooked until they lost their round shape. When we finished, those same dinner plates sat there for another FOREVER. (Where the hell was all the help?) We never did get a refill of coffee with the desserts that came with the meal. The creme brulle' was good. I've been told that Chandler's as slid downward in recent years. I'd have to agree. This is not the meal or service that I remember and that inspired choosing them for a Thanksgiving reservation. Never again.

    (2)

  • Trish J.

    The view is priceless. Sipped on Sangria, sun on my back. Grilled scallops to tame the taste buds. Coolest part was arriving via boat and watching the seaplanes land. Seattle has the best cityscape.Riding from Lake Washington to Lake Union definately made the trip all worth it.

    (5)

  • Scott P.

    Went to dinner here last Fri night with my wife newborn girl and 4 of my wife's girlfriends. Just me and the ladies! I started with the Calamari it was nice and crispy with good flavor. The sauces that came with it could use a lot of work though. My entree was the rib eye steak bone on. I ordered it med rare and it came very well cooked. The flavor and quality of the meat was good but way less that what I was expecting for $35 I have had better rib eye from Costco at home. The mashed potato's were perfect I could eat a whole plate of them mashers! The service was good but a total cluster *#!+ the guy did not seem to under stand how to properly do our bill. Then he charged the whole bill to one of the girls in addition to her individual charge. I am sure he did not mean it and they figured it out the next day and gave the girl in our party a lot to make up for the problem. Over all it was nice but nothing to remember I would not go back as I think there are to many places that are a better value for your dollar with better food.

    (3)

  • Katie S.

    I took a long time comparing different restaurants in the area before I finally decided to go with Chandler's. I took my boyfriend here for a special dinner since he was out of town for a couple weeks, and I made sure to plan well for it. I made reservations almost 2 weeks in advance, and called to confirm it 2 days prior to our visit. I made sure we didn't over dress since I read a review about other people wearing casual attire in a fancy restaurant. We arrived 30 minutes before our 6 o'clock reservation and were seated promptly, which I was surprised since it was a Saturday evening. We had one of the best seats available with a clear view of the scenery. The server was extremely friendly and helpful. From overhearing another server talking to a table I could tell they were very knowledgeable about the dishes and drinks. We ordered the Dungeness Crab Leg Rockefeller as an appetizer. Absolutely delicious! For our entrees we got Chandler's Cioppino and the Grilled Alaskan Weathervane Scallops. We both loved the dishes, but agreed that the Cioppino was the best. It was a great experience and I would definitely come back again if I return to Seattle.

    (5)

  • Tisha Y.

    Since this restaurant was right across the street from where we were staying (Marriott Renaissance), we decided to check out their late night Happy Hour (9pm - Close) menu. The drinks and bar food are all half off! The lounge was comfortable and the servers were really nice. We tried pretty much all the appetizers and our favorites are: The Crab & Artichoke Dip Yellow Tail Sashimi Seared Tuna The portions are small for the price you pay, but the flavor is phenomenal. Also, going during happy hour when it's half off helps a lot.

    (4)

  • Steve S.

    Pretty good place. Friendly staff and bartender. My only beef is they advertise 'the worlds greatest crab cake'. It wasn't bad it just wasn't that great. A little bland. I personally like them a little crunchy. So maybe it's just me. But the calamari was great. I hardly ever even like it at most places. I ate a lot of it there. Plan to go back.

    (4)

  • Fiona K.

    My boyfriend and I went for dinner happy hour. The location was beautiful and the restaurant has a nice environment. They have a private parking lot but with a fee. The food itself was good, nothing special though (pretty average happy hour menu). Overall though very good service and good.

    (3)

  • Dr. B.

    This is one of the classiest places for seafood in the northwest. I am a regular here and have never had a bad meal. I've probably eaten here 100 times. The happy hour is one of the best deals in town, if you can make it there. They sometimes change the hours, but right now it ends at 6:30. Great value and some of their best items are on the happy hour menu, like their famous crab dip. One thing that sets this apart from others is the service. The wait staff is always fantastic and is very classy. They know their food and offer good suggestions. Chandler's is a place for food lovers. Sure bets include the crab cakes (probably the best in town) and the smoked salmon ceasar (they smoke their own salmon, incredible). The whiskey crab soup is also to die for. Also they have an exceptional wine selection with many value bottles. You really can't go wrong at this place.

    (5)

  • Sol A.

    This is the letter I wrote to Chandler's to express how disappointed I was in the dinner my family and I had there. My family and I went to the Chandlers located on South Lake Union in Seattle for Thanksgiving. I was extremely disappointed with where we were seated. I am not sure how to explain where exactly we were but we had a party of 9 and we were seated in what seemed to be an entrance to your main room with the many widows. It was extremely frustrating because I and 2 other members of my family were sitting in the middle of the walk way and we were forced to stand up and push in our chairs when some one with a walker or other larger item had to walk through. Servers were running into our chairs trying to get to other tables and food was being carried over our heads etc. One woman who had broken her leg had a walker, she could barely get through even after we stood up and pushed our chairs in. For a fine dining restaurant I would expect some better planning on the part of who ever sets up the seating arrangement. Had I known we were going to be cramped and having to constantly get up from our dinner I would have gladly found another open restaurant on Thanksgiving. In the future IF I ever go back to a Chandlers I will be sure to request a specific seating are. But I don't believe I will be wanting to go back anytime soon. We spent a lot of money for terrible seats, a reduced menu with items that were only okay. The reason I didn't complain about this on the day of the dinner was because it was Thanksgiving and I didn't want to spoil the dinner any further. Thank you for your time. Sincerely,

    (1)

  • Jack R.

    great food.. waterfront dining in the Yacht Basin.. everything was great.. will be a regular on my seattle trips.

    (4)

  • Wesh W.

    You can subtitle this review "Should've gone to Ray's." We took out of town guests based on the strength of this and other reviews. We were disappointed at the unexceptional nature of our meal. My ex-wife's entree was cold. Mine was flavorless. I didn't taste those of our guests, but in retrospect am kinda' glad I didn't. If you can think of a better option, go there. Chandler's should be your seafood 'port of last resort.'

    (3)

  • Ellie V.

    My bff took me there for my bday dinner. Had to wait about 5 min. to get seated even though my friend was already there (she had already reserved a table). Ordered the mixed grilled salmon w/succotash, I felt like I was a senior citizen eating the dried out vegetables. My friend had ordered lobster and requested veggies instead of mashed potatoes, I even heard our server repeat it - guess what, still gave her mashed potatoes and didn't apologize but they did ask if she still wanted her veggies. Oh, her lobster was chewy too. When the lady came and took our plates away, she knocked over my blueberry lemondrop that still had a few sips in it and the blueberries I still wanted to nibble on. She said sorry, came back and laid a napkin over the spilled mess. She did ask to make sure if any had gotten on my white jacket, thank goodness it didn't! So I guess if I had wanted another drink I should've just asked for another? That would've been my second drink if it hadn't been spilled?? I would've been more than happy to pay for it because that was the only thing I had enjoyed. For the amount of money spent, it does not seem reasonable to come back for crappy service and for food that was blah. If I wanted that, I'd at least go to Salty's for the way better view. You'd think w/the economy the way it is they'd make it a priority to give great service, nope..

    (1)

  • Tamaki K.

    Magnificent. My boyfriend and I missed our high school prom, so he took me out to a nice dinner at Chandler's Crabhouse. The food was brilliant, the best crab that either of us had ever eaten (and that's saying something: one of us is Japanese and the other is from New England). The staff were kind, courteous, and wonderfully helpful. Chandler's Crabhouse made my "prom" night an unforgettable experience.

    (5)

  • S V.

    I think this place is overrated. My husband thought we should give it a try and the food was just okay nothing that impressive nothing that warranted the price. We go out to nice dinners a lot and I don't mind spending money on a good meal, I do however mind spending money on a mediocre meal. There was nothing great about our dinner there the service was lacking which was in par for the overall dinner we had.

    (2)

  • Leslie H.

    amazing location; perfect for people like me who are visiting seattle and want to treat themselves to something nice. i had the grilled scallops, which are served with gorgonzola and pear ravioli, a sherry cream sauce, and broccolini. it was unbelieveable. the pear was a bit lost against all the stronger flavors, but as for the dish overall, there is absolutely nothing to complain about! my husband had the swordfish, served on a bed of butternut squash risotto, and topped with a cranberry-horseradish chutney. also delightful. everything was cooked PERFECTLY. our server was friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. he thought the scallops i was served were too small, so he had some more cooked and brought out for me; it was a really nice show of hospitality. we ended up paying about $100 for us both to have dinner (including the most massive slice of banana cream pie i have ever seen), so it wasn't cheap, but certainly not outrageous for a nice dinner out.

    (5)

  • C Y.

    It's hard to fault Chandlers for anything. Great location on Lake Union, the main dining room has a pavilion like feel and nice view of the lake, boats and the occasional seaplane. There's outside dining for nice days in Seattle..... Service is good. Chandlers always has a wide selection of fresh seafood to choose from. I'd venture to guess the steaks offered are of the same top quality as Daniels, their well know sister steakhouse restaurant. The halibut I had the other night was well prepared, cooked just right. Whiskey crab chowder is delicious. Desserts just fine. Prices reflect the location and nice view. That said, I found my dining experiences there somewhat boring. Nothing is bad, but nothing is exceptional. I prefer smaller, quaint places with a bit more character. Still you can't really go wrong here, just don't expect to be wowed.

    (3)

  • K.C. D.

    Went in for Happy Hour the other day and sat at the bar. We ordered a few things off the menu. While sitting there enjoying my beer and eating, the bartender came over to the taps that we were sitting behind and began pouring a beer for another patron. Well half way into the pour the keg blew which shot all the beer in the glass into the air and onto anyone sitting nearby, including me. The bartender apologizes profusely and proceeded to buy us a round of drinks and a pulled pork slider which was very good. So the next time your in the bar be sure to sit by the taps and hope a keg blows, you never know what you might get.

    (4)

  • Suzanne T.

    Don't bother. My friend and I were craving crab and desiring a fancy brunch, so after discovering that Chandler's, a crab house on the waterfront during crab season, was having a crab fest, we decided to check it out. Big mistake. All I can say is that this is a *crab house* *on the waterfront* having a *crab fest* during *crab season* and yet they served us *pre-frozen* crab. Freezing crab changes the texture, and takes away a lot of the flavor. It was totally unpalatable, but still set us back $35 plus tax and tip. Since, as I said before, Chandler's is a *crab house* *on the waterfront* having a *crab fest* during *crab season*, I can think of absolutely *no* reason for them serving anything but fresh crab. Also, my 12 oz. latte, usually $3.20 at Starbucks or less at a non-chain coffee place, was $4.95 plus tax and tip. Not worth it. The $14.95 crab omelet was decent. The only time I can possibly recommend this place is if your very cranky relatives, who believe that food and restaurants should not have changed since 1962, are visiting. Otherwise, there are too many delicious restaurants out there to waste your time at this bad one.

    (1)

  • Rafael Z.

    Came here last friday night with my girlfriend for our celebration of her birthday. I made a reservation through opentable with a request for a table next to the window. Got in a little earlier and a window table was waiting for us. Got seated by a very poilte waiter who wasn't rude at any point of out dining. I ordered the 8oz steak which was cooked to my liking and was very flavorful. My girlfriend got the dungenous crab raviolli which I tasted and was very good as well. Overall our experience was what I would expect from a restaurant like this. We came around the end of dinner time so it was hectic. I would dine here again.

    (4)

  • Danphi V.

    Great experience. Staff was very friendly and attentive from the moment you walk in the door (how unSeattle of you). We met up with our friends who were staying downtown and rode the SLUT over to Lake Union. The dining space is really nice with big windows out to the lake and high ceilings with interesting light fixtures. Our server, Stacy was aces. She overheard that our friends were visiting from Hawaii and said she had just moved from there, so there was a good bit of friendly chit chat. This gal really knew the menu in an unrehearsed sort of way. Made some suggestions about alternative preparation methods for a couple of the specials, which were embraced by our visitors. Since other yelpers had given kudos to the Whiskey crab soup and all 5 of us ordered it and throughly enjoyed it. Only one said it was too rich for her taste. It is rich to be sure, but so tasty!! I had a stuffed trout dish, which was delicious. 3 people went with the halibut special and the mmms from their seats indicated they liked what was on their plate. Our 5th ordered a festive looking salad that she said was very tasty. The rolls were finger burning warm and delicious. Dessert was at risk as everyone was full, but I'd had my eye on the banana creme pie, so I went for it. GF decided she needed something chocolaty, so managed to sway everyone into sharing a Valrhona Chocolate Brownie. Even though there was light complaining about being so full, everyone kept taking spoonfuls anyway. Meanwhile, the "pie" I ordered was more like a cake that was as big as my head. I finished the whole thing and was sort of left wishing that the portion was not quite so large. As noted by others, this place is kind of $pendy, so this is probably a special occasion sort of place (as indicated by the long table of prom kids we saw when we walked into the big dining room). For the quality of the facility, the excellence in the food area (choice, taste, presentation), and the very attentive service, I would expect nothing but a memorable experience if you chose to dine at Chandler's.

    (4)

  • Kate L.

    I threw my best friend's bridal shower here and was happy I did! The service was AMAZING they made sure I had everything I needed and the waitress was beyond attentive. The food was delish and the view was brethtaking on a hot August day. I would reccomend Chandler's any day. I need to start going more often. The location is fantastic.

    (5)

  • Brandon K.

    Great location good atmosphere, I'm really into seafood happy hours but ther wasn't much of a variety so we had to order from the regular menue also. All In all pretty good dont recommend the lobster mac n cheese, oyster shooter's are awesome. Would have given four stars but the bar tender wouldn't replace my martini that had a fly in it for free, too bad:-/. waitress was very nice.

    (2)

  • Daphne C.

    I used to go to Chandler's quiet often but the last experience of HH wasn't good but recently we visited during brunch on Sat so this review is for brunch. I love their apple fritter that came complimentary during brunch hours. The actual brunch menu was nothing special but the apple fritter is awesome came out hot and fluffy. The view of the restaurant is nice and service is good as well. The cioppino is good which is on the regular lunch menu.

    (4)

  • Robin Z.

    It's hard, grueling really, looking at multi-million dollar boats all morning. Sure can wear a girl out! So where do you find a great bloody mary when ya really need one? Well, let me tell ya, Chandler's mixes up a great one. It set the course for an awesome fatty of a crab cake and two delicious, flaky and fresh fish tacos. The ambiance is divine, right on the water where rich people ply the winds back and forth among other rich people's water craft. Damn, I should have taken that job with Oracle! Thanks to the Boats Afloat Show, we had an opportunity to explore the fine dining experience of Chandler's while gawking at some magnificent boats. My favorite was a $4.99M Hargrave vessel with the works...washer/dryer, big beds and an engine room you could eat off the deck. And the price was reduced almost $1M for the show! Yes, this is the one for me. But, alas, I'm just a traveling Yelper from LA searching for that great crab cake and tangy bloody mary so I won't be bringing home a mega-yacht this trip. I wonder if Oracle is still hiring?

    (4)

  • Terri B.

    We wanted to end a special time with my husband's mother and sister in law with a special place on the water, and we chose Chandler's Crabhouse. My husband and I had been there in the fall and loved it. I arrived first and was waiting at my table, when the waiter, Brian, approached with, "well, lovely lady, what can I get you to drink?" He was funny and attentive and I knew my mother in law would fall in love with him. She did. We all had the fabulous crab soup, with the hot, delicious rolls and the butter with Hawaiian pink salt sprinkled on it. Then I had the King crab, with the scrumptious potatoes and grilled asparagus. The crab was so-so, I was just the tiniest bit disappointed, especially since it was 70.00. I expected plump, moist meat, it was slightly dry and over cooked. My husband had salmon cooked medium rare, perfectly. My mother in law had salmon cooked medium well, again, perfect. My sister in law had halibut, delicious. We did not have dessert. All in all, a fabulous meal, wonderful service, and my in laws left very happy.

    (4)

  • Serina M.

    My boyfriend and I went to Chandler's for the first time for our anniversary. Wow..this place is amazing. Where to start, we had some white wine, ahi poke is a must have! The fried wonton on the side with seaweed furikake was amazing! Halibut was cooked just right and we lover everything. Especially our waitress Molly was fantastic! She kept coming back to check on us, and answered my questions about what ingredients they used. I worked in Customer service and i have very high expectations, but Molly was great! Thanks Molly and Chandler's we will be back soon!

    (5)

  • Greta D.

    I'd say about 3.5 stars for the current happy hour menu. I would like to emphasize that the service in the bar is still outstanding. The revised menu is extremely disappointing. Gone is the sashimi and tuna tartare. I glanced at the menu online, sent a friend there with hesitation, and having arrived 10 minutes after her she recommended we go somewhere else. I understand that there are still two great burgers on the HH menu, but isn't this a seafood restaurant? Establishments don't make much $ off of HH, but that being said, this city is known for great happy hours. Chandlers does not appear to be interested in keeping with this tradition. I hope they reconsider.

    (3)

  • Sarah V.

    This review only applies to HH. HH is awesome. They have a good selection of food items on the HH menu and the prices are reasonable considering it's almost all seafood. Last time I went, we ordered 8 items off of the menu and 1 Manny's, and it cost around $70. The portions are a little small. Here's what we ordered: Blue beef - This was one of my favorite items. I am not a big fan of blue cheese because it can be really overpowering. The blue beef comes with large blue cheese crumbles all over it, but it doesn't overpower the beef at all. It's lightly grilled and the shaved fennel complements the beef and cheese really well; it's actually very refreshing. Tuna tartare - Also very good. Large chunks of tuna and fresh avocado. The capers are a nice touch. The cracker things it comes with are perfect for scooping up the tuna. Dinginess crab & artichoke dip - Good but rich. The only thing we didn't finish because it was really heavy. Seared ahi tuna - Good, but didn't stand out. Ceviche - The fish is really delicate, you almost can't taste it with all the other ingredients Sushi - Forgettable Oysters - Not an oyster person, so I didn't try them. They looked fresh though NOTE: One of the main reasons I liked Chandler's Crabhouse is because they had HH 3 - close daily. However, I heard that changed recently. That is NOT awesome. It's not really worth it to me if it's only 3 hrs in the early evening and 3-4 hours late night, but that's just me.

    (4)

  • Rona L.

    ***Anniversary Happy Hour Review*** I must admit, I've only been to Chandler's for their Anniversary 25 cent Happy Hour, so take my review for what it's worth. I've been twice now and they seem to serve the same options on their 25 cent menu, with some rotating options: seared ahi tuna, ceviche, blue beef, salmon roll, tuna tartar, and crab and artichoke dip. They're all very good (especially for the price) but quality can be inconsistent at times. (The crab and artichoke dip is definitely my favorite). I don't think they were prepared for such large turn outs and then had to worry about quickly sending food out of the kitchen. With that being said, you really can't beat the atmosphere and view, considering how much you're paying. On top of it all, they offer wines for $2.25 and beers for $1.25. The Painted Hills Burger off their regular HH menu is pretty damn good too. It's a smaller burger but the quality is immediately apparent and the beef patty was very well-seasoned and super tender. Cheap food, cheap drinks, and a great view. Can't beat that on a random week night.

    (4)

  • Tom T.

    Chandler's is a great spot for some great food and great views. There's some nice tables by the windows to look out at Lake Union, and there's even some more secluded spots in a fireplace lounge. Chandler's has almost as much quality in their ambiance and customer service as Daniel's Broiler, but for a much cheaper bottom line. Happy hour and lunch is a really great steal...you've gotta check it out! The food is good quality, nothing crazy amazing, but nothing to snuff at either. I think I'd rather go here for seafood over a Duke's or Mcormick's.

    (4)

  • Estelle C.

    I visited here twice, both for weekend brunch. had crab omelette and salmon benedict. both were decent, I think I liked the omelette a bit better. though salmon benedict have a good amount of good salmon in it. Brunch items come with sweet coffee cake and apple fritter, both are a bit too sweet but good. overall, food is a bit salty on my taste, but solid. my friend said the crab here is great. I haven't tried so can't say... menu is fairly diverse - lunch menu is decent, ranging from solid crab dish to soup and salad, and brunch menu has most items that are representative as "brunch". the ambiance is really great- that's the best part of this restaurant. have a really high ceiling, and you can see the water, yachts, space needle, and so forth. especially on sunny days, it has a really amazing view. parking is not difficult to find, and usually it is not very crowded, but have some people. the service is okay- it is not down-to-earth, but very nice and seemed to be proud of his work. ;) it definitely has a nice ambiance and decent food. a bit pricey and slightly salty for my taste, so I wouldn't come here myself, but maybe when visitor comes.

    (3)

  • Inna B.

    This is hands down the best Alaskan King Crab that I have had! I came here last night for the first time and upon arriving, we were greeted by a extremely hospitable host and very friendly wait-staff. Everyone made sure to say hello or offer any assistance if need be. Our waiter was extremely knowledgeable and attentive to our needs. We started the night with a half-dozon of the oysters, which are hard to go wrong in Seattle, and if a restaurant cannot get this right -- get out! We then moved onto the mussels as part of our appetizers and these were extremely flavorful with prices of bacon in the broth and my counter-part believes these are one of the best he has had in Seattle! A MUST-HAVE! I ordered the Alaskan King Crab for dinner. YUM! My mouth is watering thinking about the crab! The best part is you are able to decide if you would like the crab to be steamed, chilled or lemon-baked. I appreciated this because if you like one way better YOU have the choice! It came with a side of mashed-potatoes and asparagus which were not the best i have had, but i came to eat the crab! My dinner mate got the steak and loved it. I had a bite, cooked to order extremely tasty and the flavor stays in your mouth after swallowing. We did not get dessert so can not comment. The only other thing was their speciality drinks were not my favorite or a lot to choose from, in my opinion. Luckily, you can just tell your server an idea of what you would like and the bartender made the perfect drink.

    (5)

  • Katherine L.

    I'm not a huge fan of crab, but I went here for my sister congratulatory dinner. Our party ordered two of the Chadler's Crab platter. That platter literally had three different types of crab and was pretty good. Both platters could barely fit on our table! The waiter was very attentive and the view of Lake Union was great. Overall, great service, presentation, food, and view!

    (3)

  • Joseph C.

    Excellent view - Fantastic happy hour, a great place to unwind on the weekend.

    (4)

  • Sheila L.

    The husband and I decided to try this place out for dinner because we received a giftcard for any Schwartz Bros restaurants from my in-laws and what perfect timing is it for Dine Around Seattle! We arrived early around 5:30pm and was seated promptly where the water view was. It was a clear day so it was pretty to stare outside. Our waitress was nice and brought us a basket of rolls. Normally I love some good bread and butter to munch on but the rolls were slightly hard and I just took a small bite and left it like that on my plate. We both ordered the ahi poke for starters then I ordered the prawn risotto and Hubs ordered the salmon with lentils for the entrees. The ahi poke appetizer came with a side of blue corn tortilla chips and the taste was not bad except for the fact that it didn't state in their menu that it had capers. LOTS of them.. if you know me, I hate capers with a passion! Little balls of salt.. no thanks! I love salt but not through capers. Anyways, I spent most of the time picking the capers out and nibbling on the chips. I thought the tuna was slightly chewy and definitely didn't compare to the poke we eat all the time in Hawaii. My risotto was perfectly cooked with jumbo prawns and my husband's salmon was delicious! Even the lentils were good and I don't eat a lot of lentils. For dessert we both ordered the creme brulee which was standard to any other creme brulee I get at restaurants. It's one of my favorite desserts so you can't really go wrong with it! It came with a ginger snap cookie on top which was nice and chewy. Both of us were fully stuffed even though I ate half of my risotto so I can save room for the dessert. haha.. I probably wouldn't come back again but it was nice to try it out. Tip - If you come early enough, you can get free parking in the evenings outside the restaurant.

    (2)

  • Jenna C.

    I attended Chandler's for a celebratory dinner with my girlfriend in the summer of 2014. We sat outside near the lake which was a bit breezy but enjoyable. After asking, the waiter turned on the heat lamp for us. The service was a bit slow. We ordered oysters and two entrées, both were quite good. Overall it's a reliable mid range seafood restaurant suitable for lots of occasions. It's nice enough for a special date and casual enough for a family outing with kids.

    (4)

  • Calvin W.

    Great views of Lake Union at eye level includes yachts, seaplanes, and kayaks. But the view is only the beginning. Brunch at Chandler's is a calming, delicious experience. Your meal comes with fruit, coffee cake, and apple fritters. The staff is professional, prompt, and attentive, but not overly-so. The food can run a little buttery at times, but that's a rare occurence. The seafood is extremely fresh and you'll find Chandler's to be a standout experience.

    (5)

  • L H.

    I love it here. Proposed to my wife here 12 years ago. We still come several times a year for date nights. Summer time it's amazing sitting outside. Food is good. I recommend the blackened fish tacos.

    (4)

  • Darren S.

    Food was excellent. I made a reservation and they had us seated in minutes. We sat outside and they accommodated space for my wife, 1 year old son and I. The crab was top notch and the new York strip was grade A. They even asked if they could bring my son's food out fast so he could start eating right away. Great service! The bill was as expected but totally worth it.

    (5)

  • Theresa D.

    I actually have had great times at Chandler's. Last year we came here for the bf's 30th birthday, soon after we came for brunch, and most recently we enjoyed their 25 cent happy hour. First off, the view is incredible. The dining room has floor to ceiling windows, and you're looking out onto Lake Union and the many yachts that line the dock. It really can't get any better. Dinner was last year, and since it was a surprise for the bf, they were super accomodating in the 'surprise' part, not making it obvious that there were people waiting for us. Second, everytime I've been, I've really enjoyed the food. For brunch I had the green eggs and ham, and it's been my favorite scramble ever since! Eggs, broccolini, avocado, chives, and grilled ham. I also enjoyed a couple $5 bellinis, which for $5, I'm surprised I didn't get any more. Recently, they announced their 25 -25 cent happy hours from now until the end of the year. I went with some friends to the first one earlier this week, and was impressed by the quality of the apps. Be forewarned, you're allowed one of each app per person, but there were four options, and they were good quality considering the 25 cent price tag. If you're looking for a nice seafood restaurant, definitely check out Chandler's. My final tip... Costco sells Schwartz Bros gift cards for $79 for $100 gift card, so get yourself a deal!

    (4)

  • Hannah B.

    The location and ambiance was nice, but the food was sub par for what they were charging. Also didn't properly train the wait staff before throwing them in to work on a busy day for brunch. Paid $30 for eggs Benedict with a charred English muffin. Good bellinis, but can't can't say much about anything else.

    (2)

  • Sara Q.

    Roommates and I came here for their 25¢ appetizers, there were four and it was limit one of each per customer. Of course, each of us got the four and then a burger to top it off.. Washed down with an ice cold colors light. My favorite of the four 25¢ appetizer was the crab and artichoke dip, followed by ceviche, seared ahi tuna and the blue beef. I mean they could all be my favorite for a quarter each.. Granted these are all a bite-two each its not terrible on the wallet. Because the dishes were so small, I opted for a burger and it was to die! I ate it all! Burger, highly recommended. Quarter appetizers is a do it only if a quarter. If you're going to spend money for full price appetizers I recommend the crab and artichoke dip.

    (3)

  • Sean S.

    Excellent filet mignon and service. Dessert was disappointing. Creme brûlée, brownie, ice cream and key lime wasn't good either to hear the rest of my table. Come here for dinner, leave for dessert.

    (4)

  • Kris W.

    We sat on the deck, in the cool breeze of the evening. We went during happy hour and ate many wonderful things, one of those being Crab Rockefeller. My husband and I are still thinking about the creamy, savory goodness from weeks ago. Can't wait to go back.

    (5)

  • Rich T.

    Recently went to Chandlers for the first time. Loved the view of Lake Union but the food was just ok and not a very good value. The lobster, clam chowder, bread, salads and mac & cheese were outstanding. The scallops, filet and NY Strip were ok but I've had much better for a lot better price. The server forgot to bring out our appetizer so we ended up getting it after our meals. We ended up leaving half of it because we focused on our entrees. Server also didn't seem to know the menu as well as he should have but he was very nice. The bill for 4 of us was just over $400 so I would have expected a better experience. For the money I would rather go to Mortons or Daniels Broiler.

    (2)

  • Jean-Olivier R.

    First, the setting. The crab House had 2.5 beautiful patios that have unobstructed views on lake Union. Most have wind shields, with the smaller one without. All wind shielded patios have warmers. This is one of the best spot in Seattle. 9/10. Menu wise, we are looking at a mix of traditional crab house with a fair variety of seafoods and steaks. With a few oriental inspirations. 8/10. As of my experience, it was mixed but mostly positive. Let me explain... I started with the half dozen rotating selection of oysters. It came with two sauces which I did not try some I like oysters. These were fresh and delicious. 10/10. I continued with the tuna tartare with wontons. What was served to me was not a tartare but a cucumber salad with a few tuna pieces. The wonton were essentially chips. I took a bite: it tasted very good, except that it was not a tartare... I protested to my waiter and it happen that the manager was just behind. He immediately took over and immediately suggested a replacement, the seared tuna. I accepted and the new plate was served within 2 minutes: impressive! This seared tuna, served in a sushi fashion, was delicious. 9/10. I finished with the mussels (green curry). The mussels were beautiful. However, the broth hid the taste if the mussels. The broth was really good though. And the bread... Amazing. Served with a 2 sent fork though: mussels should be served with trident fork. 7/10. Sealed the deal with a double sorry espresso which was better than average. 8/10. So overall, 4/5. Great place. Although a bit pricey. But the view justified it.

    (4)

  • Jennifer P.

    This place is incredible. If you are looking for an all-around-amazing Seattle seafood experience, I recommend this place without hesitation. They have some of the freshest food in GIGANTIC portions, so you are definitely getting your money's worth. Also, if you go, I recommend the Crab Rockefeller. Omg, I have had DREAMS about that dish.

    (4)

  • Darlene K.

    Great for crabs and great view. Been coming here for crabs for years. The other menu items are hit or miss. But still the service is great and it is a nice spot by the water if you are looking for a view.

    (3)

  • Cyrill D.

    Have always loved stopping in here when i've visited Seattle. Favorite dish was a sample salmon platter with Atlantic & Pacific, each in different sauces: one a lemon cream sauce, the other a red sauce. And the crab cakes are my favorite. A wonderful location as well on the lake that definitely helps set the mood.

    (4)

  • Jimmy M.

    Great anniversary experience! My wife and I went to 'Chandler's last Saturday evening. From the get-go, everything was just great. We were seated in a great, open area, next to the windows with fantastic views of Lake Union. The drinks were amazing (dockside T is now a favorite of mine - I gotta learn how to make it). The service was light and casual, yet attentive. I felt like a friend was serving us - just friendly and happy. The food was awesome! We had the seafood charcuterie (smoked scallops, prawns, seared tuna, sushi, muscles and clams) was perfect. The seared tuna was FRESH. It came with wasabi that was shaped into a leaf (creative). OH... and SMOKED SALMON that's unforgettable!!! Wish they served a couple of more crackers, as I was spooning it up at the end. The whiskey soup was TASTY (although the serving of bread would have been nice at this time). But I could have eaten this soup all day long. Although I was getting full, my wife and I decided to order the flat iron steak, and we are so glad we did. The steak was SO tender and SO tasty. It was covered with stone ground mustard, but it wasn't overpowering. It came with mashed potatoes that were silky smooth. I ordered a side of sauteed mushrooms with pancetta. This was the PERFECT side to the steak. So we didn't have room for dessert, but the drinks, price, view, service and food were all great. OH... I should mention that they CHARGE $5 for parking and include it into the total bill. We'll definitely go back. I hear good things about their Happy Hour.

    (5)

  • Job A.

    Great Wait staff, who knew everything about the menu and wine selections, had everything a seafood lover could want, nothing bad to say, the scallops were dreamy, certainly worth making sure you go here, I will be back many times, great place.

    (4)

  • Amanda W.

    Let me preface by saying that I've eaten here 4 or 5 times (in the bar) and always loved the food, but the service I received on my most recent visit was less than stellar. After ordering our second pitcher of sangria, we commented that it looked much cloudier than the first and we were told that was how it was supposed to look and that our first pitcher had been made incorrectly. We weren't thrilled about that but the waitress was pretty attentive so we remained happy...until she dropped our bill at the table. After it sat on the table for nearly 30 minutes (debit card sticking out the top) we finally flagged down a manager. He comped us the cheapest item we'd ordered (only worth a couple dollars) and apologized but it didn't seem genuine (in fact, he didn't even seem to care that his server had completely disappeared). That said, their oyster shooters are some of the best around, so I'm sure I'll be back for the food again. I just hope the service improves.

    (3)

  • Kathy Z.

    We had the best brunch today. The waitress, Megan, was fantastic! She was so much fun and gave us everything when it was hot! We went for a family meal and we enjoyed it so much, we will be back. The food was yummy, the service, fantastic, the view, excellent. Thank you Megan for being such a good waiter.

    (5)

  • Dawn H.

    I'm late writing this. On 05/01/15 my husband brought me here for my birthday dinner. We had made the reservations for an afternoon dinner because we had a show to catch. Now, the food we did get was just fine... but the reason we went here is because dungeness crab is one of my favorite foods (like top 3) and their website raves about how it's their specialty. When we got there... they were out of dungeness crab. I kid you not... Chandler's Crabhouse (specializing in dungeness crab) was out of dungeness crab at like 4:30pm on a Friday. WTH? Service was decent, my husbands chicken was good. My food was good. But maybe if your crabhouse is out of crab mention it before taking reservations. The waiter was nice, he explained they hadn't had dungeness crab in like a week due to some sort of issue with the supplier or something along those lines. Not his fault, that's for sure. Still, WTH?

    (3)

  • Kelly A.

    we found this place because it was the only place open for sea food in the odd hours we were searching (post lunch, pre dinner on a sunday). the location is beautiful, and the service was a little much (see the odd hour we were there, read: we were one of 4 people in the place. oh also the seahawks were playing a game at the time, probably another reason for no crowd.) the reason for the non-stellar review is that it was a bit pricey for the fare. the food was good, nothing spectacular, but our lunch, splitting an entree and sharing an app, was over $50. so, all in all, if you are looking for a view and dont care about price, go here! but if you want more for your money, probably try something else.

    (2)

  • Ira P.

    Came here for the first time recently and I thoroughly enjoyed my dinner- delicious crab cakes, truffle fries and calamari (not too greasy but still crunchy goodness!). We were early for our reservation so we decided to order a pitcher of Sangria at the bar and that was delicious as well. We received great service at both the bar and the restaurant area. Just wish it was sunny that day to enjoy the view of the water!

    (4)

  • Justin H.

    I had an enjoyable time here, the location is awesome imo and it does exude the wonderful Seattle atmosphere. I really like the waterfront dining and when the sun sets it makes for a really nice view and conversation piece. The food and service is what I expected from a place like this and you will pay for it as sticker shock may happen when looking at their menu. This is definitely a spot where you should plan on spending over $150 for just for two dinners..not including drinks. I had their Alaskan King Crab leg dinner and I must say it was delicious!! Large portion of crab and awesome side dishes. I really don't have any complaints about this place and so I feel it is a 5 star rating from me. My piece of advice though is to be prepared to pay for this experience though, it is not cheap by any means.

    (5)

  • Rose B.

    I made a reservation here for the hubs' birthday. Getting here can be a bit iffy with the construction around Westlake but that will clear up eventually. It's not 100% clear in the parking lot where to part to find this place. If you're wearing crazy heels, I hope you find the right parking. I wasn't blown away by the service. People were polite and cordial but everything seemed rather perfunctory. The hostess put us in a table that had a nice view at least. The restaurant was louder than I expected for a place that is supposed to have a romantic ambiance. The food was rather good. My steak didn't come out as very tasty but my husband greatly enjoyed his lobster. Drinks were excellent, however.

    (4)

  • Nicole L.

    Mediocre at best. Way over-priced for the quality. The cocktails were the best part of the meal. Nice view. The server in the restaurant was great, but the one in the bar was not. Husband asked for a stout and received Stella instead. Oyster shooters were more like half a shot. The seafood was good but the portions were small. The chicken was stuffed with goat cheese, which I did not expect and it was not good in taste or appearance. I would not go back here or recommend it to anyone.

    (3)

  • Dorene S.

    We came here for lunch because it was close to work. It was surprising how few restaurants were opened for lunch around the area on a Friday afternoon. I had the Alaskan Bairdi Crab with asparagus and potatoes and they did not disappoint. I was a little concerned at first that I'd make a mess because the crab came in the shell but it was actually very easy to open and a mess was averted. I also like the boat-like atmosphere of this dining place. Service was super slow - the waitperson seemed to also be the bartender but she was extremely helpful and friendly. Quality: 4 Service: 3 Cost: 3

    (3)

  • Adam S.

    We wanted to grab dinner within walking distance of the hotel (Courtyard Lake Union), so we decided on Chandler's based off of the lukewarm Yelp reviews. It is situated on a dock overlooking the lake and is right next to Duke's, a competitor. When we walked in, the hostess greeted us and we took a seat while they prepared our outdoor table. Although the table was in direct sunlight, it had a beautiful view of Lake Union. Our server was Maria--more on her later. I got the crab cake appetizer to split with my mom and then the tuna for dinner. Before appetizers comes free bread which was good but not great. It was hot, though. Hot bread is the best. The crab cake followed shortly and was delicious. It was served with some corn sauce which was fantastic and hearts of palm (I think) which somehow tasted very good. An excellent start. The ahi tuna took awhile, but it finally came. It was overdone. Usually I see a deep red center and a sear on the outside. I don't think the pan was hot enough since the sear was pink and the meat a little tough. The flavor wasn't bad, and the sticky rice and sauce complimented it perfectly. One bright spot in the experience was the service from Maria. Although the service was somewhat slow, Maria was the single best server I have experienced in any restaurant. Just fantastic. She was very personable, talked to us all, and provided great suggestions for food and drink. She interacted extremely well with all of us and was a joy to talk to. If anyone from Chandler's reads this, she represented the restaurant very well. I would give Chandler's 4 stars, but it was very expensive. It was $140+tip for 4 of us. Although my sister did get an additional dish because she didn't like the first, but it was just a mac and cheese. Way too expensive for the quality. I don't think I'll ever be back, but it's not a bad date spot or company paid dinner.

    (3)

  • Areena M.

    Oysters, garlic prawns, service, and the view were good. Chowder, crab soup, louie salad, mac n cheese were mediocre--not bad enough to send back, but not good enough to justify the price or bring me back for another visit.

    (3)

  • Audry C.

    Chandler's Cove offers some of the best seafood in Seattle. Their menu satisfies the whimsical pallet, offering stimulating answers to creative cravings while still preserving the natural flavors of their fresh seafood. I have heard some people remark on the "high prices" I will caution you that Chandlers is not cheap, but fine dining never is cheap? The restaurant location and ambiance match the prices and food quality.

    (5)

  • E H.

    This rating is based solely on their happy hour oysters. Had a bite to eat with a friend after work and ordered two dozen oysters. I am not sure who is shucking their oysters, but they came out butchered, destroyed and full of pieces of shell in each one. At every other place I have had oysters, they are opened professionally and in tact. The oysters here seriously looked like a science experiment gone wrong. I think a middle school child could do a better job! The sad thing was that all two dozen of the oysters were butchered. We even got one with an empty shell and no meat!! This was the last straw since I came here a few times before and the same thing. With all of the great restaurants in Seattle offering oysters (happy hour too) why waste your time going here. Go somewhere else

    (2)

  • Lilly C.

    I recently went here for the Dine Around Seattle deal, and my previous visit was for Seattle Restaurant week. For both experiences, I can say that the appetizer and dessert was the best part of dinner. This time for appetizer I had their ahi poke. They served it with tortilla chips (I'm assuming blue corn because they were purple?) and it was different from any poke I've ever had. Definitely more of an American flavor, it was mixed with avocado and did not have any seaweed or ginger soy sauce. It was really good in its own way and my friends and I really enjoyed it. I went with the salmon for the entree because I remember their risotto from Restaurant week was lacking in the flavor department. This time, I was not a fan of the sauce that the salmon came in. It was a tomato sauce and I just didn't like the way it was paired with the fish. They served it over a bed of black lentils and topped it with sauteed leeks. The fish was cooked medium well and the lentils actually had a lot of flavor but it just was not an exciting dish. Their creme brulee came with a dry cookie that isn't really worth eating. The creme brulee itself was fine, never had mind-blowing or bad creme brulee so I can't really compare it to anything. Maybe their regular menu entrees are better but not sure I want to come back to try that. I hear their happy hour is great, however, so I definitely will check that out. The service and view is great so you will have a nice time here for sure!

    (3)

  • Scott U.

    Atmoshere and location are great. Only reason they get 3 and not 2. Number one thing i want from any restaurant is my food to be hot,especially at these prices. Wife sent her crab cake back along with our ala carte mashed potatoes. Both only room temp. Got cc and mp back 10 min later. Cc was hot but the mashed were still luke warm. Meanwhile my ahi was almost eaten. Great entree. Too bad we ate separately. Does the bread come with dinner service? Were not offered any. Calamari appetizer was a bland dissappointment. Banana cream pie was nice looking but tasteless. To make up for bad experience with entree, we got the calamari and cool mashed taken off bill. They also thru in one free desert.

    (3)

  • Rosalie G.

    We went to Chandlers for lunch during the Boats a Float show. We have gone to this restaurant on occasion for 30 plus years. The menu felt very limited. We had brought our son, his girlfriend and their baby. It was busy and service felt very hit and miss. We had a waiter remove our bread and utensils from the table and we hadn't received our food yet. Our kids ordered the fish and chips, which were tempura style. The fish came with fries and was bland and heavily breaded. My husband and I ordered fish tacos which were okay but bland. These were not cheap plates. We had to ask numerous times to get water and drink refills. This was an expensive, sad, disappointment. We sadly won't be back.

    (2)

  • Chris G.

    Late lunch on a monday...hostess was perfect....sat in max's section (waiter) he eventually stopped by to take my drink order,,, i had plenty of time to rehearse the menu.... I ordered the crab soup (tasty-a bit heavy,,,small crab shells in soup) and the fish & chips...the cod was tasty-lil oily...and the fries were mcdonalds fries....i washed it down with the banana creme pie...the best part of the meal. The graham crust was obviously home made and eah bite was almost perfect...the bananas tasted two days past their prime...other wise i would say the pie was perfect. Great view It appears the wait staff in the bar are more professional and have the personality....juss sayin.

    (4)

  • Jakob B.

    Great location, the view of lake union is unparalleled. The interior and design of the restaurant is beautiful. The service is spot on, they were very attentive, polite and unobtrusive. Now to the negative. I paid $50 per plate, and got $20 per plate food. It's good food, not great, and in my opinion not worth it. I will probably not come back here, as there are better seafood restaurants that give you more bang for your buck.

    (3)

  • Martha T.

    Came for a quick happy hour and got oyster shooters and blue beef. Blue beef had about 5 slices, pretty flavorful. Shooters were fun to cheers with!

    (4)

  • Sam A.

    Came here for dinner on the recommendation of our concierge and we were absolutely amazed. The first thing you notice walking in is the crab tank at front door, giving a nice indication of just how fresh all the seafood in the restaurant is. Following that, you'll notice that the main dining room is situated right at the end of Lake Union, allowing for a beautiful view of everything going on (plus the seaplanes landing right outside your window). Our service was prompt and incredibly professional, with great recommendations made for wine, the raw bar, and dinner options. Fresh, warm sourdough rolls were served right as we sat down, as were any cocktail orders (great Manhattan made with Bulleit). The great service continued on throughout the night and ties the overall experience together. The oysters were obviously fresh out of the water and tasted delicious, and were actually less expensive than many other places in the city. The Northwest Clam chowder was perfect, and relied on corn instead of the potatoes found in New England (and actually made for a much better soup). Even the anchovies on the Caesar salad tasted fresh and weren't overpoweringly salty. Between three people, we ordered two servings of grilled sockeye salmon and scallops with garlic mash potatoes. The salmon was honestly the best I've ever had (admittedly, that's not too much) and was clearly a fresh catch. It had the perfect salmon color and texture and just melted with each bite. I didn't have any of the scallops, but by my friend's account, it was the same story with those. We didn't sample the dessert menu, but were given a complementary creme brûlée and lemon sorbet as a thanks for going with our hotel recommendation. This was, as far as creme brûlée goes, delicious. If you're looking for great seafood in a great location, this should be towards the top of your list. It is a little on the pricier side, but the fresh food and ambiance more than make up for it.

    (5)

  • Chelsea S.

    I came in for their 25 cent happy hour with a friend and had a blast. It is a really great environment for happy hour during the summer being right on the water with a large deck to sit out on. They have a lot of lounge seating inside as well. The place was hopping and energetic but not too loud to hold a conversation. I can only remark on their great happy hour specials. Glasses of wine for $2.25 and mini appetizers for $.25!! The portions of the apps were small but who cares. Most was quite tasty. I really enjoyed the tuna tartar that was served in a martini glass with blue corn chips on the side. The tuna and avocado was fresh and it was fun to eat. The seared tuna with wasabi and ginger was light and tasty. The crab and artichoke dip was really good but quite greasy. The smoked salmon spread was probably my least favorite but still good. The pours of wine were generous and our waiter was great and really funny. Great place to come with a lot of friends as they can definitely get the apps and drinks out in a hurry. I'm definitely coming back!!

    (4)

  • Kate J.

    This is not the best place to get crab in Seattle (and there are a million other options). We went here for a large brunch group on a Sunday and the service was reeeeally slow. I'm not sure it was entirely the server's fault, but I don't think he was particularly helping the situation either. The bellini selection is amazing (tried the blueberry, pink guava, and white peach) and the fresh fruit puree was delicious. The fritters were also really good. However, both of the food choices I tried were really bland. I had the crab/whiskey/sherry bisque and had really high hopes, but it really didn't taste like much. I also had the crab eggs benedict and it was really disappointing for $22/plate. Neither of our eggs had any yoke and the lemon in the hollandaise was overwhelming. The potatoes that came with it were meh...I have made better at home in my own kitchen. At the end, we asked for more fritters, were told "of course!" and then never saw them. Not to mention the 25 minute wait for our check. I had to take the ($600) check up to the server and ask him to ring us out, to which he told me "he would take care of after doing a few other things." That's great...go do those things. But don't tell me about it when I had to help you do your job for which you're getting an automatic 18% gratuity. Definitely won't be going back here...I'll get my dungeness crab fix at a place that actually cares about my patronage.

    (2)

  • Rik M.

    Went to Chandler's Crabhouse last night because we received a gift card. Didn't care for the pay lot, but assumed they would validate. My wife ordered the whiskey crab soup which she said was OK. I ordered the New York and it was average. Our waiter was non-existant and very uppity. When the bill came he stated that he could add the parking fee to the bill because no one was at the pay station. He added it pre tax. Parking is already taxed so they taxed it twice. Also a nice trick to try and raise the tip amount. Not a friendly place at all. We won't return. I can get a better meeal for half the price. The only highlight was meeting Steve Raible and his wife. Sharon. What nice people.

    (1)

  • Kayan H.

    Got a nice table by the water with a few girlfriends. I had the shrimp and crab Louie, which was delicious. Great lunch spot, excellent attentive service, definitely recommend.

    (4)

  • Andy Z.

    private/group dining food: i had the whiskey crab soup and the crab cakes. i couldnt taste the whiskey part of it, but was delicious. it comes with oyster crackers too. it came in a small cup, thats not enough! the crab cakes were decent. lots of crab meat. it has that crunchy crust on top. mmm. comes with rice and assorted vegetables. i believe its brocolini? either way, i love those. had dessert as well. the chocolate brownie is awesome. not too sweet but not too bitter too for chocolate. least favorite was the key lime pie. creme brulee is average, but still good. ***4/5 service: we had a private room in the back so we get extra attention. our server knew the host by name and was very friendly. water was filled at the right time, food got in promptly. ***5/5 ambiance: its right by the water. need i say more. it wasnt the best day, but it was clear enough to see across the water. you see boats sail by time to time. its just a great view. the place is clean and roomy. at least in our area. ***5/5 price: good thing i didnt have to pay for it. the food is decent and the place is nice. plus they dont validate parking. its only 5 bucks, but still. maybe for special occasions. they have happy hour too. might have to come back to try that. ***3/5

    (4)

  • Russ N.

    We recently celebrated a birthday here and although the weather was dismal we hardly noticed. The server was friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, and she helped make our evening memorable. Some of the things our party ordered are some of Chandler's signature staples: clam chowder with razor clams and corn; crab cakes; and Dungeness crab and artichoke dip. We also had the fresh oyster assortment, king salmon off the fresh list, which was perfectly prepared to medium; a cioppino which had a medley of seafood and slices of grilled focaccia to dip in the savory broth; and the Dungeness crab and shrimp Louis. The only misstep was a green apple martini which wasn't didn't taste like apple. At the end of the meal our server brought a birthday surprise--a dessert plate with Apple cider sorbet and a creme brûlée. It was the perfect ending. We'll return for another great meal.

    (4)

  • Elizabeth L.

    Average seafood house. Came here for HH (3pm-close daily) Order: Tuna Tartare (3.8-star) - this was excellent, fresh and nicely done Spicy Fried Calamari (3.4 star) - lightly dusted, peppered Seared Ahi Tuna (3.2-star) - felt this was overly seared Skip: Dungeness Crab & Artichoke Dip (2.8 star) - very heavy/creamy Ceviche (3-star) - came with a lot more filler than I'm used to. chunky onions/peppers...unappetizing Desserts: Valrhona Chocolate Brownie - served a la mode. Large enough to split 3-4 ways Signature Key Lime Pie - classic, done well

    (3)

  • KT E.

    I got a weird vibe right when we walked in from the hostess. It was as if she didn't want to help us. She just told us the dining room was full. That was it. We stood there for a bit and finally she waved in the general direction of the lounge area and said that we can try to find something there. I wanted clarification if the outdoor seating was a part of the lounge because that's where I originally wanted to sit anyway before she so rudely told us there was no room for us in the dining area before even asking where we wanted to sit. Our server was nice which made up for the hostess's attitude. The food was decent - it wasn't amazing. I do love it that we can sit outdoor though and it has a pretty nice view.

    (3)

  • Jeni B.

    This was my second time at Chandler's Crabhouse. The first time I came here was on Valentine's Day. We stayed in the bar then and tonight. Their bar menu is more affordable, allows you to choose a wider range of smaller plates, and they have great drink specials. The server this evening was Rachel. My partner and I took my parents this evening for their anniversary. They were hungry but M and I were undecided on what we wanted. We wanted to share something but wanted something more substantial and reflective of their whole menu. After sharing fresh oysters, a beautiful array over rock salt with a side of mignonette, horseradish, Tabasco, cocktail sauce and a lemon. My dad ordered the Dungeness crab macaroni and cheese with Beecher's cheese. My mom got the seafood charcuterie and Dungeness crab Rockefeller. M and I are sharing the 3 for $30, as part of the Dine Around Seattle, with Ahi Poke, Double R Ranch "Petite Tender" Steak and dessert. The server was helpful in finding us great drinks, getting us what was best for our budget, and getting us a wide variety of great items to try. We will definitely be back and next time have a bigger spending limit so we can try one of their famous crab platters.

    (5)

  • Janessa L.

    My boyfriend and I came here about a year ago for dinner for a school dance. I thought I wrote a review but I guess not. Basically, I just wanted to write a review based off of the amazing food and experience we had. Originally, we had plans for Elliot's Oyster House, but decided to come to Chandler's instead and I'm glad we made that decision. My boyfriend called about three hours ahead asking if we could make reservations on a Saturday night and just told the receptionist that we would prefer a table with a nice view. We walked in and were greeted by two lovely hosts. We told them that we had reservations and were seated next to the window with a beautiful view. Everything was so romantic and classy. As we were looking through the menu, our waiter (Aaron S.) brought us little spoonfuls of crab (compliments of the chef), which was a sweet gesture. We decided to order the Calamari, Chowder, Crab Cakes, Lobster Tail and I believe a seared Ahi. The Calamari had a lime-chutney, it was something that I've never had before. I would go back just for that. It was incredible. And their famous crab cakes. We had a wonderful, romantic dinner and I would definitely recommend going there for any seafood lovers!

    (5)

  • Rheanna S.

    My boyfriend and I tried Chandler's Crabhouse during Dine Around Seattle. When I made a reservation online I asked if I could have a table by the window, and they had one available for us when we got there (which I appreciated). The view was nice and I'd love to go back in the summer when the weather is at its best. The service was good - our server was attentive and was happy to answer any questions we had. The food was good, but I wasn't blown away by it. The tuna poke appetizer was a little on the salty side, but they were generous with the size of the tuna. I would probably go back for happy hour during the summer.

    (4)

  • Stacey P.

    In Seattle we are fortunate to have a plethora of seafood restaurants. We are even more fortunate that many of them are super tasty. Sadly I didn't have that experience here. I came down to Lake Union for the Boat Show and after walking around I was quite hungry. I decided to give Chandler's a stab because crab is simply a delicious, sweet meat. The decor further entranced me - large glass windows that allowed our filtered grey sunlight to stream through, wood paneled walls with crown molding, wine bottles here, there, everywhere. Being Boat Show weekend the place was packed! Yet me and my friend waited only five minutes before being seated. The gentleman who seated us was super pleasant and he promised us a great table which sadly happened to be by a side door to their outside seating area. Once seated our waitress promptly came by to ask for our drink order. She was prompt but had the personality and friendliness of a cardboard cutout. When I mentioned I would like a new glass of water because mine came with a long greenish yellow plant piece trapped in the ice cubes she just nodded and answered in the affirmative without any emotion like this wasn't entirely uncommon and / or unsurprising. I ordered the crab cakes. My friend ordered the ahi tuna. The ahi tuna looked delicious. I should have ordered that. My crab cakes should have been renamed crab corn cakes. I love crab cakes. If they're on a menu I will order them even though they're not the most consistent dish. I expect a certain level of filler food in my crab cakes since its the filler food and sauce that keeps the oh so tasty crab glued together in cake form. For the most part filler in crab cakes are like styrofoam packing peanuts in a package. I know I need them, but I want as little as possible because they serve a limited purpose for me. These crab cakes were chalked full of filler - corn, peppers, celery, and large chunks of onions. I hate onions. Most places will put onions in crab cakes but usually little slivers. These onions were half postage stamp size. I could stab them with my fork and fish them out. And why the corn? Corn doesn't belong in crab cakes. Corn has its own unique flavor profile that isn't exactly subtle. All in all I wasn't happy. I am not counting them completely out because maybe they were so busy with the boat show traffic that they were simply worn out. Maybe spigs in their ice cubes is a nice gesture. And maybe their other entrees are delicious.

    (3)

  • Angie V.

    I have been eating here for years, and the food was good. However, last time, my cod was burned, and a portion being as small as it was I ended up scraping the fish out hoping to get some food. The only reason I haven't sent it back was because I had a nice company with me who had salads, sending back the main course would have delayed everybody.

    (2)

  • Marissa P.

    The bar servers are always knowledgable and thoughtful! I come back for the service, ambience, and the excellent crab dip on their nearly fabulous happy hour price. Short of five stars only because the drink prices could be happier!

    (4)

  • Joanne D.

    I went on a double date with my sister for Valentine's Day and I give it 3 stars. The service was wonderful. Erin, our server, was very attentive to our needs and we never felt rushed. Service I would definitely give 5 stars but the food was not as great. It was decent for seafood but everything was so salty! We had the crab Mac and cheese, wild salmon and ciopinno. The Mac and cheese was very salty but the amount of crab in it was great. The ciopinno was pretty good but the wild salmon was so salty we had to send it back. I felt like I was eating a spoonful of salt with every bite of the salmon. We eventually got the cod instead which was much better. Service was a excellent, food was mediocre. Also, was very disappointed with the "world's best crab cake". I would come back but there are certain dishes I would not order again.

    (3)

  • Pamela F.

    I have dined at many restaurants in my life. I needed to give Chandler's a 5-star review. The atmosphere was very comfortable dining. The service was impeccable. The meal was absolutely divine. I had the Hawaiian Ahi with a cesar salad. The desserts were scrumptious. I ordered for our entire party of seven. We had the fabulous chocolate souffle, the yummy key-lime pie and wonderful creme brulee. My wine choice was spot on. I had the red blend by the glass by Hedges Family Estates Winery. Out of this world! And I'm sort of a wine snob being from Sonoma County California. There is nothing I would change about this restaurant. The manager and server were very accommodating. Thank you for a memorable meal!

    (5)

  • Vi P.

    Came in for brunch with my family today, took at least 10 minutes before anybody noticed that we were even there. A server's assistant brought us water but did not even smile or say hi. About total 15 minutes later we finally met our server Miles. Nice guy except that he never once asked us how our food was or if we needed anything but noticed that he was attentive towards his other 2 tables. Our bellinis came out late and were not even cold. Saw the manager checking on other tables to see how their dining experience was going but didn't stop by ours which I find funny because our table was probably the one that needed to be checked on. I've been here several times in the past but after today's experience I am sorry to say that I will never be going to Chandler's again.

    (3)

  • John G.

    I ate there last night and had their cioppino (oh drat, I'm not sure how to spell it - fish stew). It was all I had for dinner. It looked really good, I wish I'd taken a photo. However, I have a mild allergy to bell peppers and it was really loaded with them. There really wasn't a lot of fish in it, and no salmon at all. I supposed if you like bell peppers, it would have been good. It was well prepared and my waitress, Amanda, was excellent, brought me extra rolls. I know it gets great reviews, and I'd be happy to go back, but won't order the cioppino again.

    (3)

  • Rachel S.

    Just has a great lunch at Chandler's Crab House. I took some friends with me for a quick work day lunch. I hadn't ever been there, so I was hoping for a great experience being it was my recommendation. It exceeded all my expectations! It was quick, delicious, beautiful views of Lake Union and everyone who worked there were super friendly! I highly recommend it!

    (5)

  • Huckleberry S.

    I recently came here for the happy hour expecting a nice collection of small plates and left disappointed. The oysters were the biggest letdown. They were warm and weirdly creamy. My girlfriend is now sick and this is most likely the reason. The crab and artichoke dip was "meh" and the chips it came with were un-flavorful and stale. I would guess that the happy hour items were made hours before and just handed out on demand. The sangria was decent but I couldn't help but feel like I was drinking fruit juice. We also had these lobster shooters that were basically like drinking lobster flavored butter. I ended up leaving with a sizable tab because the happy hour menu blends in with the real menu (notably with oysters) leaving a confusing collection of prices and a surprising bill.

    (1)

  • Stephanie B.

    As out of towners, only 3 stars, possibly less if the food was worse. Food is overpriced. Service is terrible. We were sitting on the patio almost 10 minutes before anyone came over. We sat on the patio, our waitress was rude, forgot about us, and our appetizer plates sat at the table the entire time. In fact, we were served dinner and our appetizer plates were still on the table. Finished dinner and our dinner plates were cleared before our appetizer plates. Not to mention, a make waiter walked by talking to our waitress and I overheard him complaining about people sitting on the far patio because they are out of the way and have to walk down steps. Happy Hour drinks suck. Stick with wine or beer- you can't mess those up. My specialty cocktail had about 0 alcohol in it and SO much ice. Crab cocktail- WAY too much cocktail sauce. Crab Rockefeller- a lot of sauce. Each section has a piece of crab about the size of my (small) pinky. Crab soup- good flavor but I had no crab in it! Lobster- the lobster itself and the sauce was delicious. The mashed potatoes needed salt and I have better asparagus. The lobster is the reason Chandler's got 3 stars. If it wasn't for the lobster I would give 2 stars.

    (3)

  • Jim H.

    Great view of the lake. Service was excellent. Food was very good. Not exceptional but a good meal all around. I had the black cod. Others had scallops and tuna. I would def go back. I'd like to try some of the other entrees.

    (4)

  • Chester Q.

    For appetizers we had the crab cakes and they were delicious! We had the sockeye salmon and the halibut. Both were done well...the crab chowder was ok and the tossed salad was fresh. For dessert we had the key lime pie which was ok. The service was excellent.

    (5)

  • Helena H.

    For a place like this, you would think that service can be friendlier and food would taste great. Definitely have had better. Took 45mins to get our food. Server never even acknowledge it. Clam Chowder was NOT GOOD, watery. Bad service overall. People that got seated 20 mins after us got their food before us. We ordered before them and it was mac n cheese, the chowder, and one main course for 3 ppl. These people each ordered sides and a main course. Moving on....

    (2)

  • Candi K.

    wow, never seen so much tude in one place. A few friends and I decided to come here for HH and they had their 25 cent happy hour going on. GREAT! it was a sunny day and just got off work and we needed a nice iced alcoholic beverage. I got here with a friend before everyone else did (people just getting off work, traffic (mercer mess)) so we decided to snag the only table available which could maybe fit 6 (horribly btw). We decided to order a drink each and saw a bigger table open up and we asked if we could move. I think he's the manager (he looks happy and smiling but you can tell its forced and fake) and he kinda huff and puff saying it was another server down there but said would could if we wanted to. Well, my friend and I decided to so there would be more room (the table next to it also opened up which is great because it ended up being 10 of us). Apparently the two tables are assigned to different servers (this is outside, in a small area, weird) but they were able to combine the two tables. The waitress had serious attitude, would roll her eyes, freak out when another person showed up, We didn't even had her split up the check btw, we just wrote amounts to charge on certain cards but wow, service was really REALLY poor. I guess i'll take Chandler's off my list of places to go with friends for HH, going to Joey's instead next time.

    (2)

  • Matthew H.

    Came with a group of people. First thing they missed one of our orders, always a drag when everyone has food in front of them except one person, but they were good about it and brought out some sorbet. The thing that did it in for me was finding a hair in my fish tacos. This review is only from my experience and i'm certain it is usually better and would be willing to give this place another try.

    (2)

  • Lauren T.

    A couple friends and I chose this place on a whim for Seattle Restaurant Week, 3 course meals for $28. We made reservations and were seated promptly at one of the window seats in their covered glass gazebo-like area. The weather wasn't that great, but the view was still spectacular. For the appetizer, we ordered salads and whiskey crab soup. Unfortunately, they ran out of the ceviche, which was a disappointment. For entrees, we had the crab pot pie, salmon, and fettuccine all of which were pretty good. And lastly for dessert, we ordered the key lime pie and the creme brulee. The key lime was very tart and just the way I prefer it, and the creme brulee came with a house made cookie as well. I can't say much about the regular menu but I wouldn't mind coming back after my first experience here. It wasn't the best I've ever had but it wasn't bad. The service was extremely attentive--we never had an empty glass, or even a half empty glass of water at any point during our dinner.

    (3)

  • Inna B.

    Chandler's isn't the kind of place I'd normally visit (big, more "corporate"), but in recent months I've learned that there is a beauty to such restaurants. The service, for example, was fantastic. I'm sure we were younger than a lot of the customers and not in town on business like the man sitting next to us, but we still had a very good experience with the service. The food was also fantastic. I'm very glad that I thought to ask about raw oysters because I didn't see them on the menu (but they were available and wonderful). I loved our steamed seafood (and veggies) basket, and the Valrhona Chocolate Brownie made for a wonderful dessert. Glad I decided to give Chandler's a chance! :)

    (5)

  • Jeff P.

    No clue if the food is any good since we sat for 10 minutes without anyone asking if we wanted anything. Two other groups were seated after us, right next to, where the servers literally walked past us to get to them. On the way out the manager noticed what occurred and said "sorry don't know what happened." What happened is the server assigned to our table was clueless and the other servers who saw us clearly only cared about their tables. For a higher priced place this was very disappointing. On a positive note we ended up eating at the BBQ place on the opposite side of the lake and had a great meal. Much cheaper than too.

    (1)

  • Mark F.

    Come for sunset, stay for dinner and drinks with friends and family. I've been here many times over the years for both lunch and diner. The food and service is always consistently fresh and efficient although it can take time to get your table so plane ahead, make reservations and chill in the bar. It's well worth the wait. Although the prices would dictate classy, elegance, the boat deck feel, hard woods and open design are more casual, light and airy. While I've seen suits a few times, I'm always in jeans and a smart shirt or sweater. Maybe once in slacks for a large, family brunch. You will feel comfortable in dressy/casual to sports coat as needed. Steamed Edamame to start since it's not too filling and need to save room. $6 is on the high side for a sushi bar but expect to pay a little more for everything here. And that should be ok. You get what you pay for and it's the view. The Ceviche, $10 is very good too. I've had many oysters from the Raw Bar so jump in if you dare. The Alaskan King Crab Legs are steep at $65 but man they're good. Sure you can pick them up for less on the docks but it's all part of the experience. If you're watching your budget, please allow me to suggest the Cioppino. It's my go-to food when I can't figure out what I want and Chandler's service up a big portion for $30. Steak and chicken options are available so the entire group should be pleased. I've never been disappointed with Chandler's which scores 4/5 stars. Staring out over Lake Union and the Aurora bridge adds a star so 5 it is. Book lunch or your next special evening and enjoy my friends.

    (5)

  • Angela Y.

    My Seattle trip started off with happy hour at Chandler's, blue skies and a great waterfront view. Happy hour drinks and food to share with old and new friends. Upon the recommendation of our waitress we ordered the dungeons crab leg rockefeller. She even came back with complimentary warm soft bread and told us to use it to dip in the cream sauce. I love it when recommendations totally hit the spot! I'd definitely re-recommend this!

    (4)

  • Richard C.

    We had a really nice experience here. The food was perfectly prepared all five people in our party were happy. The service was controlled and professional, we didn't feel rushed or ignored. The Halibut was great and the heirloom tomato salad as well. I would definitely go back.

    (5)

  • Fiona X.

    Good food, good service, and good atmosphere but man, they made a lot of mistakes. Not a good place to come for a special occasion. We went to Chandler's for brunch for my birthday, and told them that ahead of time. We ordered an appetizer I was super excited for, and we each ordered a brunch item, which comes with coffee cake, fruit, and apple fritters. They forgot to give us apple fritters, and when we asked them, they told us they were out of them, without any apology or offer to substitute. Then they forgot to bring our appetizer, and when we told them they forgot but that we could forego it, they apologized profusely and said that as an apology, they'd bring an extra dessert for us, which they did. However, they didn't bring us anything for my birthday or even mention it even though we had told them. Then when the bill came, the dessert they brought us as an apology for forgetting the appetizer was listed as a "free birthday item." Huh? Other than that, food was good. Get the salmon Benedict or chandlers crab cake.

    (3)

  • Joy H.

    The Whiskey Dungeness Crab Soup was good. I ordered the lobster and that is all I needed. Dinner was romantic looking out on the water. Service was good.

    (4)

  • Phillip A.

    All of the reviews said that the whiskey crab soup was terrific & they were right! This is on the water & it was pretty much across the street from my hotel. We had calamari for the appetizer & it was very good. As I mentioned, the soup was great. I had a fish that was part of a Din in Seattle promotion. It was good, but that was a while back & it isn't on the regular menu, so I on't remember what it was. The wine list was fine. There are a lot of cool white wines that would be nice on this menu, but they payed it pretty safe. Their whiskey list was pretty darn good though. We had a little wait despite having a reservation & the place not being full. It wasn't too bad though, although the waiting area isn't great. It seems to funnel people past you. Overall, this was a very solid seafood restaurant. I know they have some steaks, but I haven't had it yet. Maybe next time.

    (4)

  • Kevin C.

    This place is awesome for happy hour, twice a day. This actually used to be my go-to spot when it came to happy hour, but recently they appeared to have doubled their happy hour prices. The food is still amazing for the price, but it's less of a deal. The bar staff is really great and for awhile the bartender knew us by name. Definitely try the truffle fries, calamari, and cajun steamed clams and mussels from the bar, they're all on happy hour. As far as their dinner service goes. I went here for my birthday with family, and they had Escolar on the menu, this was something I rarely find. Of course it was delicious, and their service at atmosphere is amazing. There is a really great view of the lake from the dining area. Another great thing to try here is the crab cakes. Simply amazing.

    (4)

  • Alison R.

    I went here with my family for my Dad's surprise birthday party. Let me just say that the wait staff was really great about organizing this with us! They were so kind and really tried to make it a great surprise. Besides that we had a fantastic view of the bay. We sat next to the windows facing the outdoor seating area and it was so beautiful to see the water at sunset. Now on to the food and drinks! We ordered a couple pitchers of Sangria. It was so-so with (I thought) too much soda water. What I did like about it was that it had a LOT of fruit in it. I hate it when you order sangria and all they put in it is a couple of lime wedges and some maraschino cherrys. For dinner I had a caesar salad to start ($6) which was pretty mediocre. Nothing special about it and it was kind of bland. I also had the top sirloin steak ( $27). I added the "Oscar Style Steak Topping" (extra $11). It's pretty much garlic, shredded crab and spinach and it was SO DELICIOUS!! Completely worth it. My steak was made perfectly and the mashed potatoes are to die for! We ended up ordering a bottle of Malbec ($40) too. They have a great wine selection but be prepared to spend some $$$. One thing I wouldn't order again is the Spicy Fried Calamari. The calamari itself was OK but it came with this awful lime chutney that kind of ruined it. All in all it's a pretty expensive place to get dinner but the views and the food are totally worth it.

    (4)

  • DAWN K.

    We really liked this place. We went the first night for dinner and then went back later during our vacation for happy hour. Both times the food was excellent. Loved the crab cake, crab and artichoke dip. The best part was the service at dinner. If you want to experience amazing service, ask to be served by Jonathan. He is completely on his game. Happy hour prices are excellent and are from 3pm to close! Organic burger with handcut fries for $5? Yes, please!

    (4)

  • Mu H.

    Been here before and was fine. Tonight was horrible!! Seasonal salad of watercress was full of rotten leaves and topped with apricot that looked like it has been sitting out for days. Entree took a very long time. It was a Tuesday night..not busy. Highly doubt that we would come back!

    (2)

  • Jenn O.

    The service was fantastic. Every staff member we encountered was extremely warm & courteous. Our waitress was very sweet & checked on us often but not to the point where we were feeling harassed. Our booth would've had a nice view if it wasn't blocked by a table crammed full of douches treating the waitress like crap & blathering loudly filling our booth with their inane comments. The space was odd and not very intimate where we were sat. With as nice as the staff was, they probably would've moved us if we asked. I saw another yelp review complaining about this booth, if you see yourself being seated there, ask for another spot. The way the booth is designed you hear everything the large table next to you is saying over anything else. I don't even know if there was music playing in the restaurant, we couldn't hear it. The food came out extremely quickly & piping hot. Not amazing but pretty damn good. The menu is variations of crab & seafood with a couple of steaks & a chicken dish. We split the Dugeness crab cocktail appetizer which was pre-cracked and super yummy. I got the Alaskan Bairdi crab which was enormous & my husband got the East meets West crabcakes. We both got gluey mashed potatoes. I had grilled asparagus which had a nice char and then he had the broccolini which was decent. For dessert we each had a slice of cheesecake and a shot of espresso. We should've shared the cheesecake. It was good but too big for one person after all of that food. If I hadn't received a $100 gift card from my boss (which took care of most of the bill but not all of it) I probably never would've thought to come here and likely not to return on my own accord. The prices were just too high for what was offered and there was nothing on the menu that made me say "Oh WOW, I have to try that! That sounds fantastic!" We did get our parking validated and didn't have to pay the extra $5. That was nice. After dinner we walked around outside and looked at the water and the view of the nighttime city. That's really what you're paying for, not the food.

    (3)

  • Vachi B.

    We decided to use the 2 gift cards that have been lying on our counter for a year at Chandler's crabhouse. We could have gone to Daniel's broiler but decided on the seafood. First, we had to ask for a bread basket. I was hungry, so I wanted my bread!! Darn it!! We ordered the appetizers, and our main course, but still didn't receive the bread basket yet. We finally asked for one and it arrived instantly. I shouldn't have to ask for the darn bread!! Appetizers: Crab cake and Crab Rockefeller: They were good. Crab cake had tons of meat. The best thing about the rockefeller was the sauce, probably because of the bacon. Main course: I ordered the steamer basket. One king crab leg, half of the Dungeness crab, 2-3 prawns and some chinese dim sum items. Service: Our waiter was good, but he was more concerned with a larger table next to us. Hey! I understand, bigger table equals bigger tips! Food: Meh...but I want to go back and try something else. I just think that I didn't get much for my $60 steamer basket.

    (3)

  • shindarera ..

    Very very impressed with the brunching here for the weekend. Excellent views, food, price, service, orange sparkling mimosas. What more?

    (4)

  • Jordon S.

    Let me preface this. The only downside I can come up with for Chandler's Crabhouse is having to pay for parking. It is that good. I recently went to this upscale crabhouse for a birthday. I was hesitant to go because of the "sticker shock" of what I thought the prices would be. Luckily it is 3pm-close happy hour for the season so everything was a bit more affordable. Let's start at the beer selection, my stomping ground. Good quality beer selection. Something for everyone. The basics. American beers, Stell, Heineken, Mac and Jacks, Manny's, Elysian Immortal IPA, etc. Nothing super crazy, but something for everyone. We shared food. We had the following: Tuna Tar Tar - Creamy Avocado and Lots of Ahi. Complex different flavors, quite delicious. Spicy Tuna Roll - Kind of on the small side, but verycheap. Tuna Salad - Delicious. 8 Good sized pieces of Tuna lightly seared. Calimari - Some of the best I've had in a long time. Cilantro Chutney and a Curry/Coriander aioli for the lightly fried tasty treat. Prawn Mac and Cheese - Starts with a lobster base white sauce. Fisarmoniche pasta with beechers cheese and the base mixed together. Lots of onion flavor working. Huge prawns are mixed in. I was thoroughly impressed. The topping was the best part. Panko! I strongly recommend getting the mac and cheese. The dish is heavy and filling. I'm feeling it today, 12 hours after I finished eating it. It was a long night, because of my lactose intolerance.

    (4)

  • Deborah T.

    Great sangria

    (3)

  • Darlene D.

    Can't beat happy hour on a patio every day after 3pm. Love the seared ahi tuna. Very good selection of food for HH. Service is great - attentive staff and accomodating for those of us who are always asking for a heater to be turned on :)

    (4)

  • Gary F.

    My friends and I arrived late so we ate out on the patio and ordered from the late happy hour menu. We did not expect much from the food but it was actually quite tasty. The best thing was the view and company.

    (3)

  • Nick V.

    1. Nice service 2. Nice view Upon seating, we were given samples of their crab via a spoon, with a bit of cocktail sauce. Great idea, but the crab sample was frozen. As in icy, cold, crunchy. We ordered: Seasonal Salad w/oranges, beets & feta cheese (split portions) Whiskey Crab Soup (served lukewarm) Seared Ahi Tuna (split portions) Total: $57 The seared ahi tuna was accompanied with a single huge uncut piece of Chinese bok choy that was burnt. The tuna was encrusted with sesame seeds and also came with a side of white rice topped with seaweed. Complimentary sourdough bread comes with salted butter. Nothing stood out, and the soup was barely warm, salad wasn't anything special, nor was the tuna. I wanted to try the steamed clams & mussels, but 4 other reviews from fellow Yelp friends suggested not to. Overall, I'd return for happy hour!

    (3)

  • Lindsay P.

    We went here the other day for Chandler's happy hour and were fairly pleased. We had been to Chandler's before and while the food had been pretty good, the service was awful. We had been treated completely differently because we were young. It left a really bad taste in my mouth and because it was so expensive we figured we'd try something else next time we wanted something nice. This time wasn't like that at all. Of course, we did sit in the bar so that we could watch the last half of the Seahawks game. (Btw, what a bummer loss...) We ordered the Crab Rockefellar, Crab and Artichoke dip, truffle fries and Cam had the Pork Slider. I had two glasses of the house white (which was a dry Riesling I think, but he never did actually tell me.) Cam had two beers. The Crab Rockefellar was awesome, and something completely different from anything I'd ever had; it was big huge chunks of crab leg in hollandaise sauce with shallots (I think?) and bacon. I wanted to lick the plate, but this was too nice of a restaurant to do that. So instead, I took some of the truffle fries (which were actually more like truffle jo-jo's, they were huge wedges) and used those to scoop up what was left of the hollandaise sauce. Cam said his pork slider was quite good. I thought that the crab and artichoke dip was only so so, and the corn chips it was served with were stale. The dip also had sort of a "reheated" aftertaste. We didn't finish the fries because as I said, they were more like jo-jo's, and I really like my shoestring fries. They were pretty soft all over, and not just on the inside. Our total before tip came out to $51, which was great because we were full and had two drinks each. We also had a $50 gift card so it was just right. I look forward to coming back to try Chandler's again for their regular menu when we have a special occasion. While we were actually celebrating our 5th anniversary this time, we didn't make a stink about it and next time we might. :)

    (4)

  • Christen A.

    Lindsay and I met up Chandler's for the 3 for $30 going on in Seattle which is 3 courses at restaurants known for their great food for the low price of $30. Be sure to check it out next time this rolls around - Dine around Seattle. As we were happy to only have to spend $30 for a 3 course meal we opted for a bottle of wine to enjoy with our meal. Our waiter recommended a couple bottles and even brought over a sample for Lindsay to taste to ensure we liked it. The bottle was called APEX and was a lovely wine to kick off spring as it was a light white blend. Tasty, crisp, and delicious! Let's talk about food: - Appetizer: Whiskey Crab Soup - Entree: Grilled King Salmon & Seared Alaskan Weathervane Scallops - Dessert: Chocolate Lava Cake Food: 4 Must have the Whiskey crab soup if you are trying out Chandler's for the first time. Service: 3 Everything was great until the waiter brought the bill before we had even finished out wine - felt like we were being pushed out the door. Atmosphere: 5 Wow, the view of South Lake Union is amazing. Would love to see this place in the summer time! Price: 4 2 appetizers, entrees, desserts, and bottle of wine - $52.50 each (3 for $30 definitely helped out) Recommended: 4 Try out during the summer time, I know we will be back to sit and have some wine on the patio. I am not sure on their happy hour, or if they have one but this would be a great way to try their food, wine, and enjoy the view. Cuisine: Seafood/Steakhouse

    (4)

  • Brian C.

    Great happy hour food selections. Try the Blue Beef, Ceviche and the Calamari. The drinks were "ok". Our server Whitney was great. Very knowledgeable about the menu and made great suggestions.

    (4)

  • Christine G.

    Chandler's was our last stop on a recent trip to Seattle. One of our friends took us to brunch here before driving us to the airport. We got there just as they opened, and were seated outside. Since it was a glorious sunny, summer morning in Seattle, this seating offered the perfect view of the water. The scones and apple fritters that appear as appetizers are pretty damn good. The fruit plate was nothing special, but appreciated nonetheless - you kind of need it to balance out all the damage you just did with the fritters and scones. :/ Since we overindulged up-front with the sweets, we decided to go savory for the entrees. I had the salmon lox and bagel, while my husband went with the Chandler's crab omelette. Both were great, and you get a good amount of food for your money. The service was pleasant and attentive. Our server was sure to keep coming around with hot coffee refills, which was much needed since all our energy was spent cavorting around PAX over the last 3 days. :D All in all, a good way to end a trip to the Pacific Northwest.

    (4)

  • Nicholas R.

    OK. My comments are based on observation intended for the management to read. We like Chandler's, and hope it would always try to improve. First, the waiter/wine person must never use words that assume the diners are ignorant of wines, and if not asked, may not push their own preferences (that in this case did not match the pairings with the meals). The whites are served way, way too cold (40ª or slightly lower), so one cannot immediately taste the fruity or oaky intensity of each one. Taste--when drunk at 5-8 degree higher temperatures-- is an important part of the reason one selects a certain wine. In this case, our waiter was correct to offer a decanter that allowed the wine to warm, and that brought out the taste--and it was perfect for the meal. Next. The razor clams my wife had were outstanding, delicious, and perfectly prepared. The dish was outstanding. Not so with my selection with the $69 King Crab Legs that were served slightly warm--perhaps after being thawed . It ( the crab legs) seemed to have undergone freezing several times as the meat was dry, juiceless, flavorless--only improved by the clarified butter,and the effort of removing the meat was not worth the expected reward that one gets from fresh seafood. But, that was my mistake as I have mostly eaten only fresh seafood, and assumed the best.So knowing the King Crab Legs are previously frozen before you are served them know this: if you want to eat the Alaskan king Crab legs, it would be best to buy them at a local market for $20/lb. You should expect no difference between them since both are served cold/warm, and you only need to melt the butter.

    (3)

  • Yvonne D.

    We went here on a wednesday evening for the first time, and was delighted that they offer happy hour all day long, everyday! the oysters were so fresh! the burgers were delicous, came with a side of fries, all for $5! We also had some other items that weren't exceptional, they weren't bad...just didn't stand out either... however, it was very decent price! I would come back again, if only for more fresh oysters!

    (4)

  • Sarah M.

    3 1/2 stars. the 4 of us went to chandler's for a 3-course brunch on a gray, saturday afternoon. the view still was beautiful and it was nice to have the place almost to ourselves. the bread basket contained apple fritters/scones. i loooved the apple fritter, which had just the right amount of sweetness and the size was perfect (got a refill on that!) our brunch selections came with a small fruit plate (a slice of watermelon, a strawberry, and other fruits that weren't the most fresh...). the server highly recommended the dungenous crab omelette, so that's what i got, plus a wasabi bloody mary. the bloody mary tasted too much like cocktail sauce, but i enjoyed the hint of wasabi. the crab omelette had nice chunks of crab, but i was craving salsa or something tart to balance out the rich creamy goat cheese sauce that was inside. it was nice to enjoy our brunch with a nice open view of the water with good company and decent food. will probably return again.

    (3)

  • Kayla H.

    I went here last night for a birthday party. We were in our own little private area which was cool. The service was ok. I think we only had one waitress taking orders then a little bit later she had some help. But she was very nice and friendly. My boyfriend ordered the prawn mac n cheese which he said he gives "two thumbs up." We shared the calamari and it was pretty heavily breaded, and the sauce was ok. I had a mixed salad which was a mixed salad. And a cup of the calm chowder which I thought was so-so. I was glad it wasn't super thick and creamy but at the same time it was really watery and runny. It was different, not like Ivar's style. But it had corn and bacon, potatoes and calms of course, so not bad. We had a couple drinks with dinner and when we got the bill it was $80 with tip and tax...a little outrageous for not that much food if you ask me. But it was a fun party.

    (3)

  • Yaki T.

    The restaurant is located by the lake, if you get to be seated by the window you get a great view. It is a little pricey but we had a great customer service experience with Jen. She was very professional and welcoming. The food and drinks were not amazing, but they were OK. I liked that they offered sushi even during happy hour. Also when requested a drink not from the menu they were able to easily make one. Worth giving it a shot!

    (4)

  • Diane L.

    Came here for a company event so we didn't order off their dinner menu. The artichoke and crab dip was really delicious. We had some chicken and beef skewers that were fine but nothing fantastic. There was also a ton of vegetable egg rolls which were again nothing special. The fried shrimp was tasty but I'm pretty sure it's because it was fried. Now, for the good part, we had the back room and part of the patio reserved. This area is GREAT for groups. The view is amazing and the restaurant is right on the water. I noticed they had heat lamps for the deck (not that we needed them in this 100 degree heat wave we're having) but nice to know.

    (3)

  • Sonya L.

    It hard to write a review for a place like Chandler's because I can't really afford to dine at a place like this on my own dime. We went here for my boss's birthday lunch earlier this week, which was paid for by the company. We had a very nice time, but I can't reasonably say whether or not I would come back to Chandler's because I can't afford to regardless - unless, of course, I were to win some sort of monetary prize, like the lottery. I can't even imagine what the prices must be like at dinner. That being said, the dining area is quite gorgeous with its panoramic view of Lake Union. It happened to be a fairly nice day, so the view was definitely enhanced. I had the Grilled Scallops, which were paired excellently with the pear and gorgonzola ravioli and wild mushrooms. The cream sauce was intensely rich, but in an amazing way - I wanted to savor every last drop, whether I soaked it up in a piece of bread or scooped it up with a spoon. The entree was definitely the highlight of the entire meal. Our waiter was generally friendly, but he talked extremely fast and I had a hard time following what he was saying. He also spent a very long much time telling us his personal recommendations, but failed to tell us the fish of the day or the accompaniments for the fish dishes. When my coworker asked about them, he seemed to have a bit of trouble telling them to us and seemed a bit put off at her question. The rest of the staff seemed friendly and helpful and my water glass was constantly being refilled, which was a bonus. We had the creme brulee for dessert and I was not a fan at all. I absolutely love creme brulee and I was very disappointed in Chandler's attempt at it. It was very chunky, almost like a flan, with a flavor that I just didn't really appreciate. It was definitely a letdown. Not a fan of the parking situation. Even if you get validation at the restaurant, you still have to pay $5 bucks to park. What's the point of validation if you still have to pay? Overall we had a nice lunch here, but, like I mentioned before, I likely will not be back because it's far too expensive for me!

    (3)

  • Jean K.

    I went here for happy hour and was OK with it. Let's do a pro/con type list: PRO 1. It is a nice location 2. The burger was small, but not a gut-bomb. Also, tasty. 3. The beer that I selected from their list was good (see #4 in cons). 4. The waitress had a sweet move for handing me my chopsticks where she ripped the top off and offered the side with the sticks to me, which I then pulled and left her with the garbage. That girl was a genius. CON 1. The sushi was like a half roll and... yeah, no. That's not enough food for the price. 2. It was about 50 bones for 2 and we didn't even get that much to drink or eat. 3. There was no open faced turkey sandwich on the menu. 4. Kind of a lame beer selection. I'll go back, but only if I get there by boat like a boss. Otherwise, it is pretty standard fare but a little too pricey.

    (3)

  • LYNN W.

    My, that was delish sturgeon! Brussels sprouts with bacon, heavenly mashed potatoes ... My partner's steak was cooked perfectly, and what a generous creme brûlée. Walked in to a window seat & attentive service, perfect end to a day at the boat show, thanks!

    (5)

  • D.J. Y.

    Another Schwartz Bros. master piece, it could be the view, but the menu is solid as well. We've enjoyed brunch here several times, we often bring out of town guests here to enjoy the NW seafood and to check out the view. If you are lucky you'll see a seaplane or two take off and/or land, when the kiddos were younger it kept them busy while the adults dined. If you come here you MUST try the Whiskey Crab soup, YUM! It's a nice blend between a chowder and a bisque. The NW Seafood chowder is a hit as well. As a starter we'll often order the "spicey" fried calamari, spice-wise it won't kill a small child, but there are hints that might have the timid running for hose, you've been warned. Brunch-wise the Eggs Chandler is my fav, dungeness crab cakes, sauteed spinach, and poached eggs, matched nicely with a chive hollandaise, totally yummy! It's a nice twist to the standard Eggs Benedict, which they also serve here and do a nice job at. The crab quiche is G-ma's fav, there's enough dungeness crab in it to allow you to realize, hey there's crab in them darn hills! My Aunt luvs the crab louie, she really likes the 1000's island dressing they serve here. And G-pa enjoys the Cioppino, the sherry-tomato broth is just right, nothing too over powering to cover up the seafood flavors. It's all good, but pricey, but hey, they have a great view, they serve up NW seafood and it's fresh, and heck the family still runs the biz.

    (5)

  • Andrew S.

    This is, one and above, an outstanding restaurant, in Seattle. There were a couple exceptional things, those being a) the food, and b) the service, and c) the business model. I ordered the shrimp caesar salad, wild mushroom sauté with pancetta, and a Pepsi - I couldn't have ordered better. The caesar salad was well-prepared, with fresh, appropriately-sized greens, crisp, though not jagged croutons, and a light, but not watery caesar dressing. The ample, delectable shrimp on top brought this salad to a perfect end - I finished the plate. The sauté was great, if not a touch salty. However, that was a plate-finisher, too. I mean, with those little, tender bits of meat, and tangy brown sauce, I'm finishing it. The Pepsi was bubbly, though a little high in sugar. Just kidding, though, I'm not gonna review their Pepsi. The service was attentive, friendly, and warm. The waitstaff ensured I was able to drink four Pepsis, and ample amounts of water. I also had two helpings of table bread - the salted butter was awesome on it! The waitress helped me plan a meal, under $20, as well - very cool! (The total was $19.80, with tax.) This brings me to the third point, and the thing which takes them over the edge - their business model. On their Facebook page, if you "like" it, you get a $20 gift certificate. This is the business saying, "Hey, come try us out - our treat!" I loved that. :) The restaurant was clean, as were the restrooms. I couldn't have had a better time. :)

    (5)

  • Kimberly C.

    My 85 year old Father and I had a most delightful and wonderful cocktails and dinner! The food and our server, Molly were exceptional! I would highly recommend Chandler's to out of town guests as well, as it has great scenery of Lake Union and a large outdoor deck, a great place to enjoy your favorite Martini (which are also the best I've had) on a beautiful summer day in the Emerald City. Cheer's to Chandler's for a memorable experience!

    (5)

  • Justin M.

    Awesome. So I've never been here before and wit the Dine Around Seattle event I figured it would be the best chance to try something new. I booked reservations over Open Table and was pretty pleased with how well they accommodated my requests, I was mostly testing it when I asked "to be seated in a well lit room by the window with a view" but was surprised that they honored it. Pretty awesome. We made it to dinner earlier than expected (about an hour before the reservation I made) lucky with traffic I guess? Or maybe I can't tell time... anyway. They were able to seat us in 15 minutes and even with that change in plans I was glad that they honored the Open Table requests I made. Now down to the food. We came here for the 3 courses for $30 deal and the food was surprisingly good, though I was sad there wasn't many crab offerings on the specials. For apps I had the Whisky Crab Soup, it made my taste buds dance and overall I wish I had more. My main entree was the King salmon while good, overall the cabbage and pasta/rice like bed it sat upon was slightly uninspired, but the fish itself was really good. My dessert was a slice of keylime pie, perfect keylime pie, not too sweet and not too tart. The service was top notch. Our servers were very attentive and informative when I had questions, plus they were never too far away to refill a glass or ask if we needed more bread. Overall it was a fabulous evening slightly marred b my clutzy self knocking over my cup of coffee. I will be back again.

    (5)

  • Joseph M.

    I have been here a couple of times for happy hour and a couple of times for dinner. We had a groupon for dinner so ended up trying a couple of crab dishes. Honestly I was a bit underwhelmed by the crab seeing as this place specializes in the stuff. It wasn't bad but I have definitely had better before. We have also tried the crab dip at happy hour and while the dip itself is pretty good, the chips it comes with aren't that great and it would be better if it came with pita bread like most places use.

    (3)

  • Avivos S.

    I will never come back again. Look, this place has potential.. it has one of the best locations on south lake union and what seemingly an awesome classic NW seafood menu. one of the dishes I ordered were steamed mussels, what a MISTAKE!, a restaurant should NEVER EVER serve bad, dead and rotten Mussels that taste like sewer to your customers! unfortunately for me that is exactly what happened and I swallowed my first bite before noticing that and I got completely sick that night. to me, this is a big NO NO.

    (1)

  • Richard K.

    Check it out, food, service and the view was all good

    (4)

  • E V.

    This place is awesome. There is a coat check. Service and ambience is great. Regular menu is pricey, but worth it for those special nights. I get the Pan-Roasted Half Chicken which is probably the best chicken dish I have had at a restaurant. It has so much favor (it was a little too salty but still good) and the sides are delicious. They also have a vegetarian menu. This is also my favorite place for happy hour. Amazing food and drinks for great prices. I get the grass-fed burger for $5 which comes with bacon on it and a side of fries. I like Chandler's because you can have a really nice evening and you don't have to spend a lot of money.

    (5)

  • Connie C.

    Brought my family of 10 here for brunch this past Saturday. They were all impressed first and foremost with the view (watching the seaplanes take off and land def. added to the experience), and the food was well priced, and tasty. Pros: - Very fair price and quality of food - Best apple fritters EVER - Even better deal w/Costco gift cards ($100 value of gc for $80) - Great view - Waiter, service was great, gave us numerous extra fruit plates, even though not every one in our party ordered off the brunch menu. He was patient with my family, a couple who have specific dietary needs. Cons: - Parking is $5 - We arrived at 11am (right when they opened). My husband ordered the salmon lox bagel, and the waiter came back saying bagels wouldn't be ready until 12:30pm...seems strange to have something unprepared til 1.5 hours after opening time. - Horrible hostess (when I called to make the reservation a few days prior, she took down ALL my information, then told me she couldn't complete the reservation, so she called her manager over, who then continued to ask me all the same questions...it should not be that difficult to take a reservation, especially when that's 50% of your job)

    (4)

  • Flora C.

    Great view Good food but a bit pr icy I like to have breakfast or a late lunch here.

    (3)

  • Bruce L.

    Good atmosphere but a little lacking in service. Tried to seat us at a bad table when plenty of good ones were available (we asked for another one and they obliged). Prompt table service, but nonstop on the up-sell, to the point of being downright pushy. Food was pretty good (great crab). Parking is by meter or $5 with validation. I'd probably come here again, despite the fact that Joey's next door is better in every way.

    (2)

  • G S.

    The staff here is totally unprofessional and the prices are ridiculous for the *quality* as well as tiny portion sizes of the food. My husband and I had happy hour and dinner here on a Saturday night. We sat in the bar for 15 minutes before anyone even acknowledged us. Then the service was terrible. Our water glasses were never filled, We sat at a raised bar table, which was comfortable, but the server never removed our appetizer dishes (half and hour after finishing a salad and a couple fried appetizers!). Overall, not worth the cost of parking and the bad service to make the effort for seafood when there are so many other seafood places in Seattle.

    (1)

  • Felicia C.

    My husband and I had brunch here before taking an excursion with the Center for Wooden Boats. We were just looking for food, and this place was nearby and seemed nice. We thought Chandler's Crabhouse was going to be expensive, given that it's right on Lake Union and gives off the vibe of an upscale tourist hot-spot. However, their brunch menu was very reasonably priced: ranged from $10-17 and the entrée came with scones, another pastry, and fruit. Our food was tasty, service was good, and we sat right next to the window, taking in the beautiful view of the lake.

    (4)

  • Ned M.

    I came here with family to have a nice send off dinner before going back to Vegas on a nice Tuesday afternoon. We cabbed it over from the hotel nearby, so we can all partake the wine list. We showed up early to hit up the lounge happy hour and found that getting $4 off a glass of wine during happy hour is quite nice when you have house reds and whites for $8 normally. Good start. The smoked salmon spread is a great way to get your appetite going. The weather was perfect so the patio area was packed. We sat inside to have more space. Since the place was not busy on a Tuesday, we sat at our table 30 minutes before the reservation. Even still, it filled up by 7:30 or so. Service was okay, about what you expect for a decent restaurant. Orders were taken, drinks poured and food served without any issues. I had the cioppino, sampled the crab soup, salmon special and scallops. I cannot recall the wine we had, but it was all very reasonable and good at $30-40 a bottle. I wonder if it is difficult to screw up seafood in Seattle or if you live here, you tend to get really picky about it. But all the seafood I had in the city was delicious. The whole dining area is surrounded by windows, so you are assured a decent view of the lake. Afterwards, you can wander around outside and mess with people's boats... just kidding. Though I really did dip my hand in the lake for fun. I would imagine the whole experience not as fun if it were extremely cold. Overall, I was satisfied. I am sure if you are a local, you would expect more or to haggle over the different places that compete with Chandlers. However, if you are touristing around and need a place by the lake, this place will do nicely. A fully stacked meal for 3 runs around $200 depending on the bells and whistles you add on. More if you go all market price surf and turf with top wines.

    (3)

  • Jessica N.

    Well, it's definitely got a chain atmosphere, and I can't believe you have to pay $5 to put your car here while you spend that much money in their restaurant, but I digress. We walked through the parking lot, by all the classy posters of Hooters girls to reach the restaurant. I was glad to see that my Open Table reservation actually worked here and we were seated promptly. The calamari is skippable; it's too greasy seems to be covered in sriracha, but comes with a sort of nice Indian inspired dipping sauce. My favorite thing was the shrimp tempura with matcha salt; it was far less greasy than the calamari. So, for the main course, they were out of dungeness crab. Really? Something about fishing restrictions in Washington, yadda yadda, no crab. And, since everyone ordered the king crab after there was no dungeness, there was no king crab either. That was kind of a bummer. I had the scallops, which were good except for the icky, bitter pear Gorgonzola raviolis, while my boyfriend had the crab mac 'n' cheese (blergh, tastes like mayo), and the whiskey crab soup (also not my favorite). In summary, I felt like this place might have been a tad overpriced for the quality of some of the foods, it was pretty hit or miss. If you do come here, don't forget to get the shrimp tempura, you won't regret it.

    (3)

  • Aaron E.

    Chandler's is still at the top of their game! I'm pretty sure the whiskey crab soup is the best soup I've ever had. I'm always amazed at the copious amounts of flaky crab. I swear each cup of soup has at least a pound of crab. Intense, in a good way. The grilled scallops with gorgonzola and pear ravioli and brocollini I had during my most recent visit were perfection. Life changing even. And the price? Worth every cent. This isn't necessarily a cheap dish, but with large, plump scallops that melt in your mouth you can't go wrong. With a delicate fish like scallops one might think that gorgonzola might overpower the taste, but this was not the case and the sweetness of the pear was a great compliment that helped cut down the rich flavors. Even though you probably won't have room, go ahead and order the 12 Layer Chocolate Cake for Two. Each slice is the size of a house and is intensely chocolatey. Two self-proclaimed chocaholics could barely dent it. It packs up surprisingly well and is great for a midnight snack (or be like us and just start eating it during the car ride home). Best of all? The service! It's always been immensely friendly and it's always nice when your server remembers you and asks if you'll have "the usual."

    (5)

  • lovetoeat a.

    After Seastar, we wanted to try another restaurant for crab, so we headed to Chandlers. Situated at Chandlers' Cove where they are seeking yachts and have on site loan offices, Chandlers restaurant has the perfect view. The menu offers a wide choice of seafood. Our party ordered the crab selection, 165 for 2, and the best crab cake. True to their word, the crab cakes were excellent. We had the blue crab cake and the dungeness crab cake, these were made mainly of crab meat, no filler at all! Yum!! The crab platter was good, but not as good as Seastar. They should give us scissors or at least cut up those Alaska King Crab legs for us so we did not have to struggle. They even had crab ice cream. Nothing memorable, except for the crab cakes. Expensive, but totally not worth it.

    (3)

  • Scott D.

    A little disappointing and not the first time. What I can remember from my first visit is I left hungry on king crab legs so I was sure to fill up on some bread and soup this time around. Concerning when the prices of the items are that high that I should have to spend extra to make sure I leave on a full stomach. The waitress, Jen, was very happy to try and up-sell us at every drink order or menu question (in most cases double the price) but couldn't remember to bring out extra bread when we asked or deliver the oysters that we originally placed before our main course. The bairdi crab legs was plain old $36 snow crab legs but they were okay. The crab soup, for which the waitress continued to call lobster, was decent too. My coworkers seemed content but I was definitely not impressed with the overall experience, considering I don't remember the first visit being that impressive either. There has to be better quality/quantity seafood for the price in Seattle.

    (2)

  • Mary C.

    Our hotel was right across the street and we planned to hit Chandler's happy hour at some point during our stay. Unfortunately, their happy hour left me a bit crabby. No, it wasn't because of the delightfully fresh crab on the menu, but rather the service. It takes a lot for me to want to walk out of a restaurant. I am frequent restaurant goer, so I understand when places are busy and servers are overtaxed. However, there's no reason to wait 20 minutes to even be acknowledged. Several staff members walked right passed us, including what looked like a manager. We even did the old "put the menus at the edge of the table" trick and still no one asked us if we were being helped. Finally, I asked another patron if they had the same problem and she said, "yes, we had to stare at them." I told her this was unacceptable and I was ready to walk. The other customer felt bad and told a server about us and that's the only reason we stayed. I felt bad for the server who came over because she was out of breath and nervous. She apologized, but seemed a bit "fake nice." I don't know why she was the only one serving and bussing all the tables when there were about five people on staff in and around the bar area. Anyway, eventually we got our wine and food. She was prompt about the drinks and water. However, they were out of a lot of things and the food came to us at odd times. They actually forgot about one of our appetizers and brought it out after our dessert. At that point, I would have said we no longer wanted it. Nothing was taken off the bill for our inconvenience and even at happy hour prices, our check was about $75. It's too bad this happened at Chandler's because they have a lovely view and a great location close to hotels. I would give them another try, but I detest lack of common sense bad service. I am giving them 3 stars instead of 1 because all of the food we had was tasty. Maybe next time the staff should be more observant and less concerned about cleaning the bar and closing down the registers.

    (3)

  • Srta L.

    Its OK Service: Excellent Food: First time we tried this place. We went because of the dine around Seattle, 3 for $30. The chowder was great, salad ok, pork chops was cooked great but the rest of the garnishes was ok, Salmon was disappointing. Dessert: Chocolate Volcano, rich and good, Kailua ice-cream Excellent FYI. they don't validate the parking, so its $5. Not bad for being Seattle. Ambiance: Great for a nice date :)

    (3)

  • Rossana Y.

    Our party of 16 decided to come here for a birthday dinner since we did not want to wait for 2 hours for a table at Joey's next door. The place is dimly lit with candles on the table, making it a nice place for a romantic date. There is also a nice view of the water by the windows. Since I wasn't too hungry, I ordered the seasonal salad. For $8.95 it came out to be a lot smaller than what I expected, and I was already done eating it even before everyone's orders came out. They did have unlimited sourdough bread with butter so it was nice to nibble on something while you wait for your food to arrive. Our waiter was very friendly and helpful, so that was also a plus. After the food came, I was able to taste-test several dishes within my surroundings. The sushi was not that great, and it tasted like something you would buy at the store. The fish and chips were actually pretty good. While we were eating, our server was a rock star by constantly refilling our waters and was very attentive in clearing out dirty plates. Overall, I'd say the food was just ok, but could be better if you already know what's good.

    (3)

  • Yen D.

    Went here for a friend's b-day for happy hour. We had the spinach and crab dip, calamari and 2 shots of chocolate cake. Honestly their food is just ok and the calamari wasn't as crispy as I wanted it to be.

    (3)

  • Jill M.

    My husband, daughter and I went to Chandler's while we were up visiting our daughter the weekend of Oct.12. If I could leave NO STARS, I would. We were staying at the nearby Marriott Hotel and after a day sightseeing and visiting the Tut exhibit were in the mood for a good dinner. This place had a nice seafood menu and was close, so we made reservations for 6:45pm on Saturday night. Not sure of the parking situation, we left a little early and arrived early to Chandler's at 6:25, prepared to wait for our table. Should have been a clue when the dining room was half empty on a Sat night. It was dark and pleasant enough. We were greeted quickly, and noticing MANY open tables near the windows, I asked if we could sit somewhere with a view. When she said, all the tables by the window were reserved, we should have just left then...however she led us thru the food pass (greeted again by lovely people), and sat us in a boxed in corner booth near steps to a private room, a doorway, and adjacent to a large party of 10 by the window. Not ideal, but we were ok. We could at least glimpse the water, and see the pier...it was nice enough. We sat down immediately and I would guess that would be 6:30 or slightly before. The menu is all a la carte...and the crab cakes I had already decided to try were $40. I thought they better be good. I was anxious to try them. My husband and daughter picked out items too, and within about 5 min we just sat and waited to be greeted by the waitress, or given some water to drink... Nothing. No greeting, no waitress. 5 more minutes went by...and still nothing. Nobody came by, even tho the other table was being waited on . No greeting by anyone for us. About 6:45 a hostess wandered by to apparently take "counts" for something and stood about 3 ft from our table writing on a clipboard, she said nothing, no greeting, no nothing, and left. A few seconds later the bus boy came FINALLY with water...said very little other then do we want water. No hello, no how are you, no friendly greeting. By this time we were all starting to feel uncomfortable with our choice to eat, as well as unwelcome. My husband was ready to leave 5 minutes earlier, but as I have never walked out of a restaurant in my 50+ years, I wasn't planning to start this night, and besides, I wanted those crab cakes! My husband was really getting antsy, and we were all very hungry too...so, finally by a couple minutes later and having waited a full 15 minutes for just water, we got up and walked out. I have to say it was a complete relief, because the food would have had to be exceptional, and I doubt even that would have made up for the shabby, 3rd rate treatment we received here. RUN don't walk to ANY other place nearby to eat but this one. if I could give it "0" stars I would have!! Oh yes, and best of all...5 minutes after we were seated for dinner at one of their competitors, Chandler's cancelled my Yelp-made reservation. If only they had saved us the time and trouble and cancelled it 21 minutes earlier. EDIT: oh, almost forgot...the tables we saw empty on the way in by the window, still empty on the way out as well.

    (1)

  • Daniel B.

    Average. the crab soup was bitter and not tasty at all. I then had the scallops which were nice and tasty but the side dish of pureed potatoes with something else was not very good.

    (3)

  • Akiya A.

    Sat down in the bar at 7:45 pm tonight. Waited 30 minutes for JUST water and after 45 minutes of not getting my order taken I got up and left. I'd say that this was probably the worst service I've ever received, but since there wasn't any service to begin with that wouldn't be completely accurate (further, all of the tables weren't even in use). Forgive the brevity but having already been hungry when I arrived I'm now severely lacking in the glucose necessary to be eloquent.

    (1)

  • Tiffany M.

    Service was excellent, so they get 5 stars. Everything else was meh The cream sauce with my ravioli was so disgustingly sweet, it tasted like dessert. My broccolini looked brownish green and over cooked. My caesar salad had about a half cup of dressing. WAY overdressed. Unbelievable actually. I would have sent it back, but I'd ordered it takeout, and didnt want to walk all the way back.

    (3)

  • Andee D.

    Ordered: Dungeness Crab and Artichoke Dip (yum), Seared Ahi Tuna (double yum) & Dungeness Crab (yum). Everything was very nice. Parking was a little confusing. the dining space looks bigger in the picture. Our server was perfect. Couldn't have asked for more. I would go back for a special occasion.

    (4)

  • Bob C.

    Great location, very friendly staff, good food. Definitely try the crabcake starter or even main course - excellent. I hear their brunch prices are super low, but dinner prices are neither cheap nor expensive for what you get.

    (4)

  • Joanne B.

    Love brunch at Chandler's. I always get the spinach eggs benedict and a Bellini.. I heard happy hour is great here. I must try it soon! Gotta love all the yachts and seeing paddle boarders on the water!

    (4)

  • Missy O.

    The restaurant is located right on Lake Union and the view is amazing. I requested a table by the window, but unfortunately none was available. The seat I was offered had an amazing view, can't go wrong anywhere in the dining room. Jenny, my server was excellent. She took time to explain different items on the menu and wasn't afraid to make recommendations. I had the Crab Rockefeller as an appetizer. They were amazing. The crab was succulent and the bacon gave it a nice salty taste. Had the Grilled Alaskan weather-vane scallops for my main course. The scallops were excellent, but the pear-cheese ravioli tasted like medicine. This dish would have been better with a different starch or veggies offered. The food was good, but I think you are paying for the view, so 4 stars.

    (4)

  • Gail C.

    Like it's sister restaurant, Daniel's Broiler, Chandler's Crabhouse offers high quality steak and seafood, but nothing nearly special enough to justify the sky-high prices.

    (3)

  • Julia R.

    Visited Chandler's a couple weeks ago on a Saturday afternoon for brunch. I had previously purchased a brunch/ lunch deal from bloomspot ($20 for $40 worth of food and drinks) and was looking to show my visiting sister a fun afternoon in Seattle and Woodinville. The restaurant was fairly easy to find, but parking was a little confusing. There is parking along the waterfront on the upper level, as well as parking at water level if you drive in to the shopping center-esque area where Chandler's sits among several other restaurants and shops (Hooters among them). Drive in to the lower level for the cheaper parking. Was a little put off at having to pay for parking and the fact that the restaurant is literally next to a Hooter's and in a shopping center, but once inside I was really impressed. Great views of the water, super friendly staff, and upscale decor with high ceilings. My only gripe would be that the place was super cold on a not-that-cold day, even half full with patrons. My sister and I were seated at a table directly in front of a window; really nice location. After looking over the menu, decided on the brioche french toast ($10) with a latte ($4) for myself and smoked salmon rigatoni ($13) with an organic iced tea ($5) for the sib. While waiting, we were treated to some yummy scones and biscuits, as well as fresh fruit. Drinks arrived and were okay, but the food was what impressed. The wait was a little long for me, but the restaurant was fairly full with lots of families so it was understandable. The french toast was freaking amazing! I absolutely love both french toast and bananas foster, and this combined both of those dishes to create my new favorite french toast in Seattle. Add fresh fruit to the mix and I was beyond sold! My sister had lunch on the mind, and really enjoyed her rigatoni as well. Tons of cheesy sauce, and big chunks of smoked salmon. We both ended up with to go boxes, and a very reasonable $40 bill with tax and tip. I will definitely be returning.

    (5)

  • Jim K.

    Fortune and tidings, Chandler himself surfaced to present my family with a cornucopia of finely prepared crab and various other sea creatures. He was dressed immaculately and his name tag shined in the light of the setting sun. The food and drink came and went just like the sea planes we watched from our table taxi across Lake Union. The meal and the ambiance was timeless, yet the moment was shattered by Chandler's utter refusal to validate our $5 parking ticket. In a fit of discord we followed the car in front of us out of the gate without paying.

    (3)

  • Mike M.

    Have to say, I expected better from Chandler's. We visited for brunch and arrived about 11:00am. Two incidents bothered me about their service: The menu offers french toast. While ordering, we're told they're "not ready" to serve french toast yet. Really? Not "ready" at 11:00? Okay, that's fine. I'll convince my kids to order something else. But then bringing french toast out 20 min later to the table next to us? Not cool! At the end of the meal when offering to pay for additional fritters and scones to take home (they truly were delicious!) our server gives the "don't worry, there's no charge". It was real nice to get home, open the box, and see one busted up scone that looks like it fell on the floor and stepped on a few times. Now I see why there was no charge. Thanks! Although I think this was the only place I've ever seen an all black porcelain toilet. That was pretty cool. Note: If you can't find street parking, you must pay $5 to park in the lot.

    (2)

  • Kyla C.

    I'm a big fan of Chandler's and I'm glad I got to go back the other night for "real dinner" and not just happy hour, which is great as well. The prices aren't cheap but you get what you pay for - super fresh seafood and ingredients! This time I tried the tuna tartare which was really delicious, the sushi of the day (good but nothing special) and the whiskey crab soup which was very tasty. We shared a crab cake for an appetizer and that was probably one of the best I've ever had. Their dessert portions are large and I recommend the bread pudding, yum! We really bombarded our waitress with splitting up the bill and paying with gift cards so I appreciate that she took the time and didn't complain. The restaurant itself is nicely decorated and the view onto Lake Union is super. Overall just a great place to experience great Seattle seafood in a nice setting!

    (5)

  • andrea w.

    I was looking for crab legs. This place far exceeded my expectations. Everything on my plate was amazing (i ordered Alaskan king crab legs). The wines by the glass were a nice mix of Washington, Oregon, and California wines. The after dinner latte was wonderful, as was the cheesecake dessert. The service was outstanding. Highly recommend.

    (5)

  • Jim W.

    Sooo disappointed. Schwartz Bros. are capable of running a good show, not sure why they drop the ball so badly here.

    (1)

  • Kim N.

    We were here for lunch and ordered crab cakes, Ahi poke burger, and calamari appetizer. The entrees were delicious with great portions. The calamari, however, was super oily. After we worked on top part of the pile we noticed the bottom of the plate layered with oil. We had to get the plate tilted to drained the rest of the calamari to make it edible. The good part was the waitress had the chef remake our plate after we told her what was going on. The new plate was much better. So would've given three stars but with the great service we give four.

    (4)

  • Glenn S.

    Very unorganized if you are looking to sit outside its free for all. You stand in line for a seat then find out its free seating outside.

    (1)

  • Tom D.

    Let's jump right in. You want to dine with screaming kids and oblivious parents?First if you are looking for a expensive but good restaurant to have a special occasion and a very good meal, this isn't the place. There are many other restaurants in Seattle. If you are looking for a restaurant that is managed by an inexperienced manager and you have a table seated next to you with screaming kids and food and trash everywhere, then you might enjoy this place. Save your money for that kind of service and experience go to McDonald's. Never again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    (1)

  • Pia M.

    I've been to Chandler's three times in the past year and like a lot of things about this place including the service (friendly staff), views (prime location on Lake Union), and wine list (La Croix Rose, please). Their happy hour at the bar is a good deal (calamari is good) and their bar scene is pretty lively. Definitely a good spot to take in the water views and enjoy some vino.

    (4)

  • James W.

    Great view of lake union for the patio! A bit expensive, but for the great food they are serving, it is definitely a must go when you want a formal/proper meal. I really enjoy the crabcake benedict, the Dungeness crab is also tasty!

    (5)

  • Linsey T.

    Went to Chandler's for the first time and had a fantastic experience. The staff is friendly and eager to make customers feel comfortable. We tried a slew of appetizers along with trying a few different wines, including the Viognier. The crab-cake was absolutely delicious; sizzled on the top and loaded with mouth-watering crab. I'll definitely be visiting this waterside restaurant on my next visit to Seattle.

    (5)

  • Chelsea L.

    The crab cake is indeed amazing. Loaded with crab, no fillers, and just enough seasoning to enhance the flavor. Well done. I highly recommend. I also highly recommend the ceviche. First good ceviche I've had in Seattle and it's spot on. Even the south American with us approved. Perfect acidity and almost all fish. The "cioppino", which was not real cioppino, was bad. I would strongly suggest avoiding it. Deviating from tradition can be ok but it should be good - this had WAY too much sherry!! The broth was overwhelming and only the scallop and the shrimp held up to the intense sherry flavor - the rest of the seafood was a lost cause and a waste. I seriously felt like I was eating sherry soup. Yuck. My search for cioppino in Seattle goes on... :( Our waitress was great, the Warsaw mule was good and refreshing but a bit too sweet for me. The view is great! The sourdough rolls are decent and the butter was not as good as it looked. Both could be improved. My friends had the crab florentine and the porch belly scallops and really liked both, especially the scallops. My cioppino was the sole disappointment of the meal-- I would go back in a heartbeat for the other dishes.

    (5)

  • Patrick F.

    Interesting policies around happy hour and snarky service sent this frequent visitor hightailing it to a nearby haunt instead. I've been to Chandler's Crabhouse many times. In terms of location, it's a perfect spot to relax with a happy hour cocktail and a snack at the end of a long work day. My recent visit to Chandler's will prevent me from returning, surely. My family was in town visiting and after a fun day of kayaking and exploring, we decided to stop at Chandler's for happy hour on the water. Chandler's only serves happy hour in the bar and on the side patio -- we chose the later. Unfortunately for him, my brother is underage and Chandler's has a strange policy that prohibited him from sitting on the patio with us. Unfortunately for the rest of us, the staff refused to serve us happy hour elsewhere. "It's the law!," they told us! It was the sort of Catch 22 that kept me from my happy hour glass of wine, but certainly not enough to irritate me never to return. That came from our server, whose snarky attitude, snide remarks and sarcastic demeanor were actually *shocking*. We left immediately in search of a more friendly environment to close out our otherwise perfect day. Enter: Duke's. Immediately next door is a lovely patio with fantastic water views. It's interesting that the same "laws" that prevented my 20-year-old brother from sitting with us at Chandler's didn't seem to apply over at Dukes. ;)

    (1)

  • N M.

    1. View was incredible. 2. Food was outstanding 3. What gave it a 5 over a 4 was the outstanding service we received from Amanda. Took mom there for Mothers Day. Amanda doted over her as if it were her own mom. Quite impressed. Some of the best service I've ever received at a restaurant.

    (5)

  • A. M.

    We felt our Mojito and martini were very weak. The crab cake was awesome. The Alaskan salmon had a fishy taste to it but the Halibut was super fluffy and delicious. The Caesar salad was ok. Great view!!!

    (4)

  • Donna C.

    Yes, I am giving Chandler's a 2 star review and to be honest, a little sad to be doing so. We went for Sunday brunch. If this place is going to self-proclaim to have the "world's best" Dungeness crab cake, you can't blame me for having high expectations. First of all, this crab cake is NOT the world's best. I've had better at numerous brunch places across the country and it did not cost $40 for two crab cakes. Yes, there was plenty of crab but it was under seasoned. The bernaise was uninspiring. Eggs were perfectly poached though so I'll give them that. Home fries were decent but it's hard to screw that up. The crab omelet suffered a similar fate; it was under seasoned. The worst was the kid's grilled salmon. For $6, it was of good value and the mashed potatoes and rapini as accompaniments were great. However, it was horribly executed. The salmon was dry and hard like a brick. It was inedible. Execution was poor overall. The best part was the fritters. Coffee cake was good too. That was the food. Now, the service. For a place like Chandler's, I expected great service. Reading through the reviews, it sounds like many of you had great service too. We must have had an off day. We asked for the kid's meal to come out first and it ended up coming out last. Our poor kid was near a meltdown. Our coffee and drinks sat empty for a good 15 minutes before we were able to flag someone down for a refill. Service was just subpar today. Food and service were not good today and would have gotten 3 stars. Throw in the price of the meal and you end up with a 2 star review. Great view though. Hope this was a one off experience.

    (2)

  • Krista T.

    Great place for brunch with a lovely view of South Lake Union. Though a bit pricey at $24, the Crab Omelette is a must try. You're served a large omelette stuffed with a hefty serving of crab, which was a nice surprise. The omelette consists of herb cream cheese (Um, need I continue?), cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, and crab. I'm not generally a huge fan of cherry tomatoes or mushrooms, but everything came together quite nicely and I ate every single ounce of food on my plate. I'd also recommend the Crab Benedict, which a few of my girlfriends tried. The crab cake is a HUGE portion, so you'll get your money's worth. The french toast looked appetizing too. I'll probably try that on my next visit. Fritters and cinnamon coffee cake are served with all brunch entrees - both were quite good. We met for brunch around 10:30 on a Sunday morning and there were plenty of seats available. All employees in the restaurant were quite friendly and made it a point to speak to our group as we walked past them. Overall, great service and fantastic food!

    (5)

  • Remington C.

    Chandler's Happy Hour makes a good time to visit and see what the food is like. They have a number of appetizers at $6-8 (Burgers, Seared Ahi Tuna, Sushi of the day are ones I tend to get). The quantities are decent, but not huge.

    (3)

  • JD O.

    Good spot, great view and helpful staff. If you are looking for a nicer spot and good seafood, Chandler's is a must!

    (4)

  • Brett G.

    Fantastic seafood and a great, knowledgable, friendly wait staff. ...and lake views to die for. I love watching the sailboats and the seaplanes take off.

    (4)

  • Damian W.

    Thank goodness they run Happy Hour in the lounge for the entire evening or this place would be outrageously overpriced rather than plain old overpriced. My party had heard good things about the happy hour here and I thought it was pretty disappointing. The food lacked any semblance of presentation and the sangria tasted more like Hypnotiq than a halfway decent sangria. The sangria was a particular area of disappointment for me because, typically, when you order a pitcher of sangria a pretty decent size pitcher shows up but NOT HERE! When we asked what the price was I assumed that the server told us the full price and not the happy hour price of $19. Happy hour pricing was $9 off the normal price and I assumed that this would be $10 and would have been appropriate for the size. Nope. This TINY pitcher is normally $27 dollars! That's just stupid. Especially because, again, it tasted like Hypnotiq and not a well prepared sangria. The burger was tasty, and saved this review, but priced over what it should have been at the normal price ($12) and tolerable for happy hour ($9). The presentation had no effort applied to it. It looked like someone tossed a burger on the side of the plate and then grabbed whatever fries were left and tossed them on there with it. I could see Gordon Ramsay showing up at this place and just tearing somebody a new one.

    (2)

  • Emiko K.

    The view is amazing here but it is all pricey. 30 dollar meals can add up. I ordered this black cod miso dish and it was really bad but very one else had good food. This wouldn't be my first pick. I guess I care more about the taste more than I do about the service or environment. My Personal Rating Key One star: the food was bad and I had a negative experience. Two star: I had a more negative experience and would not come here again but the food was good so I may. Three store: everything is good except one thing. Example-the food is good, the price is more reasonable but the atmosphere is lacking class. These are sometimes my go to more than four stars because I usually care about price more than I do about atmosphere. Four stars: Everything is great, food, experience but the price may be on the upper end. I would not recommend this first to Obama unless he didn't like my five stars. Five stars: I would recommend this to Obama. The price may be on he upper end.

    (3)

  • Carly C.

    This review is only for their bar/Happy Hour- I have not eaten in the restaurant area. First off, they have Happy Hour from 3pm to Close- EVERYDAY. That is pretty awesome. It is right on Lake Union, with great views and even an outdoor area. The bar/lounge is quite large so you don't have to fight over tables, but they are small tables. They have discounts on Wine ($3 off), Beer ($2 off), Wells ($2-3 off) and Specialty Cocktails ($3 off)- which quite the selection to choose from! They also have small plates, includes Calamari, Crab and Artichoke dip and a real tasty cheeseburger with fries for $6! I mean, that is a steal of deal. The people are great, the parking isn't too bad and I will most likely be there a lot.

    (4)

  • Janet Y.

    Wow-- Chandler's was really fantastic... from the incredible view of South Lake Union to the attentive staff! The best part is Chandler's does what it's supposed to do well... CRAB dishes! They were excellent. The crab cake was delicious. I also got an open-faced crab sandwich that was divine. My husband got fish & chips, and that was good too! It is on the pricier side, even for lunch. So I recommend it for a lunch date or a business meeting. Service was a little slow too-- probably because they don't want to rush your dining experience, so keep that in mind! TIP: There is a parking garage for the restaurant but it DOES NOT get validated. It's $5 minimum. It's cheaper to park adjacent the lot in city parking for $2 an hour if you aren't planning to stay long.

    (4)

  • Summer H.

    Just realize I prefer B crab(forget the full name) to Dungenes crab to King crab. Haha. Great environment and services. Nice food, though I am not that into the sides but the crabs are pretty good overall. Oh, the starter crab cake is really awesome! Highly recommend!

    (4)

  • Jon L.

    We came on a beautiful Seattle day and decided to sit outside and it was simply amazing. The staffs here are courteous and the atmosphere lovely. Combined that with fresh seafood and this place is a winner. Had a great start with oysters. Then proceed to feast on king crab legs and a whole Dungeness crab both tasted fantastic. Overall a great experience albeit a bit pricey.

    (4)

  • Mike f.

    3.5 rating?! Seriously?!?! All I can imagine is that overall average rating is mostly driven by sticker shock because cheap it's not but who cares when the food is this good! Easily one of the top five seafood restaurants I've ever dined at---so where to begin? Northern Chowder, grilled Octopus, Char with crispy skin, Halibut, Crab cakes---all heroic! Nice selection of wines by the glass, best Banana cream pie ever, terrific service by Molly, fantastic setting on Lake Union made for a superb dining experience. Can't wait to go back!

    (5)

  • Timothy P.

    My girlfriend and I are big into seafood, and living in Seattle, the bar is usually set pretty high. We checked this place out during Seattle's Restaurant Week, a pretty rad event where certain places were doing a full course meal for 30 bucks. First off, it bears mentioning that the location is awesome; a table right of the docks of Lake Union, watching yachts and seaplanes during our meal? Points for that. The place definitely has an upscale vibe. The food itself? Legit, their chowder is the best I've had, the salmon was expertly prepared, and my dessert, brownie with ice cream, delicious. My girlfriend was also impressed with her meal, but the shrimp scampi wasn't what she expected, with acini de pee as opposed to fettuccine. She LOVED her blueberry and sherbet ice cream, though. Lastly, we had sangria by the pitcher to drink. Right? Right?! In all, I liked this place. The atmosphere is great, the food tasty, and has wine by the pitcher. Why not? Disclaimer though, we came here during a pretty sweet deal, 30 bucks for a full course. We noted that their regular fare was relatively pricey. Other than that, a good time.

    (4)

  • Stanley W.

    After regularly hearing about Chandler's Crabhouse from the local sports radio broadcasts, I decided to give it a shot. I'm a huge fan of good seafood, and since my girlfriend took me out to their "sibling" restaurant (Daniel's Broiler) for my own birthday, I thought it would only be appropriate to take her to the Crabhouse for hers. There are a few options for parking. You park right up at the restaurant for a $5 fee, or if you're eating after 6pm, you can find FREE parking along Westlake Ave N along the south-western end of Lake Union. We opted for the free parking which was about a ten minute walk away. The restaurant entrance was tucked away into an area that's not so visible, so be sure to follow signs. When we entered, we checked-in for our reservation and were seated within a few minutes. We walked by the bar seating, which was very busy at the time(6:45pm), and passed along a line of seafood, steak, and chefs. Everything was already looking delicious. We entered a round fancy-looking domed room with windows looking out towards the lake. The hostess seated us at a booth that provided us with sufficient space and privacy. We ordered off a suggested pairings menu that offered their recommended entrees + their signature crabcake. I got the King Salmon + crabcake, and she got the filet mignon + crabcake. For drinks, we both got our own glass of cabernet. Our wine arrived immediately, and the food arrived within a reasonable amount of time. Both our entrees were presented in an appealing fashion with our food sitting on three distinctly colored sauces. A salad and some sort of dark rice was included as well. The crabcake was delicious. It was delicately constructed, composed of many ingredients, and it tasted amazing. I wish it was even larger because I could eat a giant one with no shame. My salmon was cooked perfectly. The inside was very flavorful and moist. Probably the best salmon I've ever had. My girlfriend's filet mignon is HANDS DOWN the best steak I've ever had in my life. I had tried filet mignon once before at John Howie's, but this one was particularly wonderful. When I took my first bite of it, I could not believe that steak could taste the way it did! It was unbelievably tender and flavorful. I would get steak there again. Since it was a birthday dinner, our waiter surprised us with a birthday dessert. He served us a crème brûlée with a cookie and ice cream on the side. Unfortunately, he simply walked up to our table and dropped it off without saying anything, which was VERY weird, but whatever. The dessert was enjoyable, although it wasn't anything unique. Overall, the experience was great, and the food was outstanding. If I'm ever looking for filet mignon, my first stop will be at this crabhouse! Do be weary, though, that the prices are fairly expensive, but it's worth a visit for that special occasion.

    (5)

  • Jayda T.

    This is a Seattle classic, the view overlooking the bay is amazing. Good is always good here, Wine selection is pristine... They could add some more fish dishes though !

    (4)

  • Ken L.

    Double Jump to a 5 Star Rating. What a difference this time around when we were urged to revisit Chandler's for my sweetheart's birthday. Truthfully, I anticipated a repeat performance of insipid entrees and sparse services. An appointment was made today for 4 PM and we showed up at 3:54 PM. Since the dining room was not officially open until 4 PM, we decided to take a stroll to the bar where we sipped on a couple of beers, $2 off during happy hour by the way and tempting apps! Within minutes, we sat right next to the same table we did last time; you can imagine me "uh oh, here we go again!!" The sky outside cleared up for a bit and brightened up the tables. We had a window seat right by the dock area where million dollar yachts were moored on both sides of the striking waterfront view. I noticed that the same 3 for $30 menu choices are up for grabs again but this time priced at only $28 for Seattle Restaurant Week. I wanted to avoid that food and hoped that a new selection of items would prove me wrong. Selections include: - Dungeness Crab - whole and steamed. Served with asparagus and side of mini pasta (not sure what it was called). Market price for a whole crab = $46. The dish was beautifully plated by the sea crustacean that's split rather easily with tools provided (cracker and meat pick). The oh-so wholesome and succulent crab meat inspired incessant head nodding from the birthday girl as she devoured the extractions of crab claw. - NY Sirloin Steak 12 oz - medium rare with Yukon Gold mashed potatoes. The steak crust with a a hint of char glistened with the reddish brown pool of gravy. A bite of each slice commenced with a surface sear that melts into a warm sirloin preparation. Excellent. - Complimentary Lava Cake - when asked about the occasion, we mentioned to them that it was a birthday that we were celebrating. The dessert came out with a chocolate cake the size of a hockey puck and a scoop of ice cream with drizzled strawberry syrup. Gooey, scrumptious, sinful choco flavor cooled by the vanilla creme ice supplement went well with the Starbucks cappuccino. Additionally, service by Whitney and the supporting "water guy" with managers checking on us made certain all was going smoothly. Water was filled and there was no awkward moments wondering if a soul would drop by. Marked improvement from the former visit where we could not get attention unless someone stands, strips and stomps on the table (minor exaggeration, hehe). If I looked up in a dictionary the meaning of a 180, I would find this example to be fitting. Nothing like my last visit with a major "comeback kid" approach. I now know to put this place as one of my favorites for future visits to come.

    (5)

  • Christine B.

    My boyfriend & I went to Chandler's Crabhouse for dinner 2/12/14 - neither one of us had been here before. Everyone was really nice and gave greetings that came off sincere right from the get go. And the place was busy so it was a little noisy. The ceiling was of wood and there was a lot of windows so sounds did bounce around with not much to soften all the chattering. We were seated by a window that showed a beautiful view but I next time I would like to sit in one of their booths that was in a smaller area - I think that those would provide a more intimate dining experience. Our waitress was very pleasant and informative. For appetizers we weren't sure if we should split the Seafood Charcuterie or order 2; she explain all the # of what came with it and said splitting one would be fine. With that we decided to order a 2nd appetizer and was recommended the Crab Rockefeller. All was delicious!! We each ordered a cup of Whiskey Dungeness Crab Soup - it very good. Flavorful and rich but not overwhelming. I do wish that there was a little more crab meat it though. He ordered one of the specials; Swordfish and I ordered the New York Steak medium-rare with Oscar Style Steak Topping. When our entrees came it was nice to see the portions were very good size. (Some places give such small portions) He said his was very good and it was nice to try something different. Originally he was torn between the Swordfish and the Grilled Razor Clams; so he asked the waitress what she recommended and she said the Swordfish was phenomenal. My steak was cooked perfectly served with really creamy garlic Yukon Gold mashed potatoes. Typically steak served Oscar style is with asparagus but the spinach was a pleasant change. The helping of crab was plentiful. The man who brought our food also asked me to cut into the steak to make sure it was to my liking - I wish all restaurants had their servers ask this. For beverages; I had Syrah; Boomtown by Dusted Valley Vintners, WA - very good & with dessert I chose decaf Coffee John Henry (similar in taste to a B52 coffee) and it was a great compliment to the Banana Cream Pie. My boyfriend had Coors light with dinner but chose Brandy Alexander which he had never had but waitress also recommended it & I said knowing his tastes he would like it. He enjoyed it very much and I had a taste - yes it was wonderful. The Banana Cream Pie came graciously drizzled with caramel and I loved that it was made with a vanilla wafer crust. The whole experience was wonderful. We both did agree that the weakest part of the whole meal was the soup - not because it wasn't tasty (it most definitely was) but out of it all it was the less impressive.

    (5)

  • Paul E.

    The haddock and crab was fantastic. We sat outside and enjoyed their perfect location on the waterfront. Service is excellent.

    (5)

  • brittany m.

    Worlds worst crab cake. I had high hopes for this place and was so excited when we received a gift card to eat here. I ordered the crab cake for $17 and was told it was a large portion and the worlds best. It was so bland and filled with hard crab shells I had to keep spitting out. I have had a lot of crab cakes around seattle and this was the worst. My fiance got the tuna entree and it was a small pile of avocados with three tiny microscopic pieces of tuna, and it was also bland. the such was bland and fell apart from picking it up. the crab soup tasted like baby food. mushy and bland. everything was just gross and I am not even that picky. :( sad, we wanted to like it. Go to Dukes a few steps away if you want good seafood.

    (1)

  • Lydia C.

    I went for Restaurant Week last night with my fiance and a couple friends. The main dining area has a beautiful view and manages to feel cozy/intimate and open (due to the high ceiling & large windows) at the same time. I wish the rest of the experience lived up to the initial impression. Out server was definitely had the attitude of "I'm too good for Restaurant Week customers." For example, he brough me a martini with olives, even though I asked for a twist, and instead of having the drink remade, he took the olives out in front of me (with his fingers in my drink!) and said he'll just plop a twist in. I asked to have it remade (I hate olives) so he went away and came back with a martini with a twist. It came back tasting like olive juice, so I'm guessing he didn't bother to have a new one made. He also literally thanked me when I ordered from the regular (not Restaurant Week) menu. I ordered the cesar salad, which was good, and the "World's Best" crabcake, which definitely was not. It was shredded crab, not lump crabmeat, and had bits of shell scattered throughout. The best thing about it was the trio of sauces. My fiance ordered the tuna tartar, which was really just the inside of a spicy tuna roll in a cup. Don't get me wrong, I love spicy tuna rolls, but I don't feel like it's something that should be featured at a "classy" restaurant. For his main, he had the crab pot pie, which was a lovely, creamy deconstructed pot pie...with not a bit of crab in sight. Finally, dessert. My fiance's key lime pie was really tasty, but my banana cream pie was just a graham cracker crust with layers of raw, brown banana slices and whipped cream covered with a grainy caramel sauce. I'd suggest that you save your time and go to Daniel's Broiler or even Joey's instead of this place if you're in the SLU area.

    (2)

  • Junko T.

    I always have a great dinner at Chandler's and I always recommended to my friends. However, I will never go back Chandler's again unless I get force to. I went dinner with my husband on Saturday. We order some wine and oysters to start and got couple dishes to share. While dinner was served, a server dropped red wine glass and wine splashed all over on my jacket. A server who dropped glass started to wipe a floor not even looking at me until another server ask me if he can try to clean my jacket. He came back telling me that he was not able to take any stain off my jacket and bring me a piece of paper to claim dry-cleaning fee. I did not want to upset my husband so we quietly sitting down finishing dinner. Here comes a server smiling and telling me " I don't know something wrong. Things slipping off my hand today." Did I hear any apology? NO! Then she bring full charge just like nothing happen saying "Thank you!" Did a hear any apology? NO! I begged my husband not to leave any tips so she did not even looking at us when we leave. What most upset me was, there is a manager standing up in a front but no words to us....just waiting us to leave. My husband open a door and about to leave a restaurant. I could not hold any more. I had to step back in and told a manager it was so unprofessional. He said " She did not do it on purpose." " We will replace your jacket, if we need to!" The jacket is not expensive but it is priceless. My 15 years old son saved his money bought me as a gift while we went shopping together. Yes, accident happen. I do understand that. But my jacket did not just get spot stains! Red wine all over on my light beige jacket! When you cause something and clearly know that was your fault, you need to show your apology from your heart. Well that not how this manager is. I just can not believe these kind of people are woking in a high-end restaurant.

    (1)

  • Julia W.

    Sigh. Oh Chandler's. You used to be quite a nice, upscale place to go eat dinner along with a great view on South Lake Union. You used to take care of your customers & validate parking since SLU is over-crowded & parking is tight. I was so excited to bring my fiance who had never been to Chandler's for a special dinner to celebrate our upcoming wedding. I had set a reservation a month ago via opentable. I received a reminder email as well as a phone call. I thought this was a bit much as an email would seem to already be enough of a reminder. The day of the reservation arrived and we had set it for 7:30pm in the main restaurant. We arrived at about 7:10pm or so and was told that the table wasn't ready yet and suggested to go into the lounge to kill some time. We did and got a few drinks & an appetizer. At 7:30, we paid our bill and headed to the front. We were told the table still wasn't ready & we'd have to wait. We watched 3 large groups before us get seated before we were finally seated around 7:40pm. We did have a nice table seated next to the window with a view of the water. Where things went wrong: The main table area was extra, extra loud. There were about 10 groups of 6+ people in the room (including screaming babies). Our waitress was horrific. Part of me blames the hostess/management for giving her so many large groups and not enough help. Part of me doesn't care. Our dinner took an hour before it arrived and everything that could go 'wrong' did. Example: I asked for the wifi code since I know that they have it available to guests. The asst manager came over to tell me that she would give it to me but that it doesn't work in the restaurant; only in the lounge. She rattled off the code verbally and walked away. We had to waive down different waitresses for help as our waitress disappeared for about 25 mins. We were left completely unattended, needing drinks, our food & any update on what was going on. What should've been a nice, romantic dinner took almost 2 hours and not enjoyable. To finish the night off, I asked a manager if they could validate my parking and was told that they no longer offer it and to go outside & pay it myself. When I asked when they stopped validating, I was given 20 questions as to when and why I believe they validate. The principal is this: If you're going to pay over $150 for 2 people for dinner, you deserve to get your meal in a timely manner & have a nice setting. I won't return again.

    (1)

  • Shelly R.

    A beautiful location with friendly service. Really loved the cerviche and great selection of beer but most important, you can't beat the location and view. Patio dining is awesome.

    (4)

  • Herb M.

    While we enjoyed the dinner for five. The table ticket ran $385. Which included $10 for parking ( crazy ) and it was very hard to get to because of traffic. Two of us had Choppino. Anthony's is much better and the parking is free.

    (4)

  • Jennifer K.

    The food was really well prepared and the sauces and spices were unique and had great flavors. We ordered scallops, blackened cod, oysters for starters, a vegetable side dish, and the world famous crab cake. It's worth noting that this is a restaurant where the entree is strictly the entree with no sides that come with it. The "world famous crab cake" was nothing special.. I was actually quite disappointed based in the hype. My biggest issue was our server, however.. We noticed the tables around us were provided house bread, which we did not receive.. After we got our plates, we needed to ask for bread (to sop up the delicious sauces from our foods). Also, we had asked our server about the "market price" for the oysters, and when we got our bill, it was not accurate.. We did not feel it was the type of establishment where we should dispute our bill for $2, so we did not bring it up, but I was disappointed. I'm sure it was a busy night, so I'll try not to hold anything against him, but the food sure was delicious.

    (4)

  • Edith C.

    Seriously this place is amazing! Sorry I forgot to take pictures of my halibut, I inhaled it! So perfect! Service was excellent and ambience was fabulous. The only tip I can give you is its very warm by the windows when the sun begins to set. We were dying and had decided to close our tab and eat dessert in the bar. All and all a wonderful evening with delicious food. Enjoy!

    (4)

  • Vincent V.

    I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food at Chandler's Crab House - albeit with a note that we didn't have any of their crab dishes. Maybe next time. Having said that, the scallops were excellent and of a beautiful consistency. The pork belly confit was of a very nice complementary flavor. The fire roasted vegetables were delicious although a bit on the oily side. My wife's filet mignon was really excellent even though it didn't come out quite the way she intended. Our waiter seemed to be too much in a hurry perhaps to really listen and discuss it with her. We didn't come here for the view. The sign that happy hour runs from 3pm to close (in the bar area) should be an indication that the evening view is not nearly as impressive as it probably is during the day when sea planes come and go in Lake Union. Because it is pretty much impossible to see most of downtown and the Space Needle, the night time view from the restaurant is arguably less impressive. Noise level is average. It seems to be a good place for a business lunch or dinner. Booths are located on the inside and elevated from the main floor; tables are arranged on the window side. It seems to get a little chilly at the window in the evening. They have some good draft beers, Mac & Jack being one of them, but they are not advertised as such in the restaurant - only at the bar. The Bloody Mary was excellent and pretty much true to character. Dress code is casual although most patrons were dressed better than, let's say, at John Howie Steak. Parking doesn't appear to be comped in the evening. Instead a $5 charge is added to the bill upon display of the parking ticket. There doesn't appear to be valet service. Because the restaurant is not visible from the street, when you see Novilhos and the sign for Chandler's Cove, you know you have arrived.

    (4)

  • Rick S.

    OMG soooo good... I'm a little disappointed that they fully cooked my steak. It's like eating cardboard. For the price, I would like to eat, what I order. I only wish they made the way I order, 'Medium Rare bloody', but none the less. It was still good.

    (3)

  • John Mack M.

    Very much enjoyed our brunch at Chandler's Crab-house. I had never given Chandler's much thought fearing that it was just a place for tourist. The location has a killer view of Lake Union right across the street from the Marriott. We had a reservation for four on a Sunday at 12pm, we were seated quickly to our table right in front of the large expansive windows that frame all of Lake Union. It was lovely sitting so close to the water and watching the sea planes dash across the water. We each had a bellini: blood orange, pomegranate, and white peach. Everyone loved their drink. I think the biggest hit was the blood orange bellini. $5 each. We also each had coffee. I cannot say that we were impressed with the coffee nor the coffee service. Our first round of coffee was not hot. The second round of coffee was a long time coming. My cup sat emptied for some time, that was disappointing. We eventually waved someone down for a refill. We shared an order of the french toast as an app. It was very sweet with the caramel based syrup. I was expecting more fruit on the french toast, I estimate about 1/4 of a small banana, a few blueberries, and two strawberries. The toast was thick and colored nicely. Right as our french toast came, we received an order of sweet bread and coffee cakes for the table. We were all surprised by this complimentary treat. Everyone was well satisfied with their main course. We had the Three Eggs any style, a farm fresh egg choice with three slices of Zoe's Meats smoked bacon. $13. The Chandler's Crab Cake Breakfast, an incredible crab cake topped with a perfectly poached fresh egg, a la glaçage, a rich house-made crab and tarragon based hollandaise sauce. We had two cakes, and we wished we had had more. $40. Easily the biggest hit was the view. I am looking forward to going back during the late spring and sitting outside on the waterside deck. Avoid the parking fee on Sundays by using the free pubic parking.

    (4)

  • Beth K.

    Superb dinner last night. I was hesitant when someone else chose the restaurant as it hadn't fared well on Yelp. I was worried for no reason. Everyone in our party had excellent meals - halibut dinner served in a sauce with mussels, peas and white asparagus. Divine. I had the scallops with pork cheeks and a crab cake appetizer. Also delicious. The crab cake is pure crab, no filler. Dessert was key lime pie which had a graham cracker crust and creamy sweet and tangy filling. I'd definitely return.

    (5)

  • Vanessa H.

    My husband and I went for restaurant week this fall and the service, atmosphere, drinks and food were just amazing! I loved my Vongole and the view was right in front of Lake Union. My only regret that it was so great that I added up my tip incorrectly - to the staff waiting on my table that night, way delayed but sorry! We plan to come here again to celebrate any occasion that may arise.

    (4)

  • Brian C.

    The food here is actually quite good but it is expensive. The place was still packed here for a Thursday night. You have to know before you go that you are paying top dollar. The seafood is fresh and it is good. If the prices were a little less i would give it a 5 star. Also the parking setup is kind of ghetto. The restaurant itself was nice and i thought everything was good. The whiskey lobster soup was very interesting. I liked it. The crab was excellent. The side dishes were a little messy as far as plating goes. Paying $60-80 a meal you should see something fantastic on the plate and it was good but kind of clunky.

    (4)

  • Francesca U.

    Had dinner here for the first time for Seattle restaurant week. The location of this place is really great. Beautiful seating area with a view of the Seattle waterfront. As for the food, they were out of two appetizers out of 4 that were part of the menu that week. So I had to make do with the clam chowder. The clam chowder was small and did not come with bread, just small cracker bits. It was a little runny for my taste but had good flavor. We also ordered the crab cake as it was advertised as "World's Best". I don't agree that it is the world's best. There was a large amount of crab and it was plated very nicely but the sauce was bland and the salad wasn't any better. For the entree I order shrimp scampi and that was delicious! Big jumbo sized prawns and very tasty white wine sauce. My partner order the steak medium and they brought it out so rare that it seemed like they had just killed it about an hour before we ordered. I gave this place 3 stars because I feel like the high prices do not equal to the food. It is a fancy place to eat though.

    (3)

  • Christopher A.

    Went here for the first time and thought the food was pretty decent for the price and the view of Lake Union was a plus. The staff was very friendly and helped me and my companion feel right at home. The crab cakes and salmon were absolutely delicious. The salmon was cooked just right and the crab cakes were moist and savory down to the last bite. I would definitely recommend this to anyone visiting Seattle who is a lover of seafood. The only downer is that it is a bit pricey compared to some other seafood hotspots but definitely worth a visit.

    (4)

  • Steve K.

    This is one of my favorite places in Seattle, whether for a birthday dinner of chilled dungeons crab or the cioppino. The whiskey soup is impressive. The service is always excellent. The best part is the views and casual atmosphere in restaurant and bar.

    (5)

  • Jordan D.

    Great ambiance and location. Right on the water! Would be so beautiful during the day or when the weather isn't as cold. Raw oysters were great! Hard to mess up... Garlic pan fried prawns...sub par. Far from a prawn, I would have probably called them shrimp. Sauce was delicious, but I could probably make something like this at home. "Seattles Best CrabCake"--meh. Super small! Order 2..only problem is they are $17. Don't get a lot of bang for your buck. Overall I'm not disappointed, but it could be better.

    (3)

  • Lauren R.

    This review is strictly for the bar service. I have heard that the restaurant is a totally different experience. So if I go back I will review again! The service was okay. Slightly slow and we had to request water and for them to take away old dishes. Food was okay. Asked for info about the oysters and hen received ones that didn't resemble what was described. The whiskey crab soup that everyone was raving about was pretty good! The garlic shrimp was very delicious as well. I recommend those items.

    (3)

  • Richard T.

    My gf and I came here recently to try their Happy Hour on the weekend and it wasn't bad. They do have a view of Lake Union if you are seated at the right table facing the lake, but outside seating only has a small view facing a few boats. We tried three items that day. The calamari, Dungeness Crab & Artichoke Dip and The Blue Beef. The Blue Beef was quite tasty with a nice blue center in the middle which I never tried before, but surprisingly it never tasted really raw to me as I would've expected. The calamari was lightly breaded and had a good ranch dip. It was fresh and nicely done with just a slight crunch to each bite. The Dungeness Crab & Artichoke dip was a bit too heavy on the cream and with the added cheese baked on top it was also very filing. There was a decent amount of crab, but overall this was my least favorite of the three. The overall Happy Hour menu has a good selection to choose from with about 10 to 12 food items to choose from and the drinks had a mixture of cocktails, wine and beer. The Caribbean Peach I tried was flavorful with a nice peach flavor and was also a bit strong with the added rum. For a nice classy restaurant like this I expected the prices to be on the high side, but the tab on our Happy Hour came out to be $50 for three drinks and three food items. Good we came during Happy Hour otherwise it would've been a bit more expensive during dinner service. Great overall service by our waitress and good for my first time try here at Chandler's.

    (3)

  • V M.

    Great meal, great gluten free options, amazing crab meat trio appetizer, and great view. Would definitely go back!

    (4)

  • Anake K.

    Christian was an excellent waiter! We visited Seattle for our anniversary and would love to come back again. The environment is stunning and the staff is amazing. Come and dine at this beautiful restaurant on lake union with an awesome view!

    (5)

  • Andrea E.

    The food was awesome. (25 cent sashimi and oysters?! Can't go wrong...) The drinks were awesome. (I really liked the sangria) The ambience is awesome. (sitting outside on the water - great.) The waiter was mehhhh. He refused to write anything down but then kept forgetting stuff and we ended up getting some of our food to go because he never brought it, never checked on us and then we had to leave. Definitely sign up for their birthday club for free gift cards too.

    (4)

  • Yang X.

    The place was nice with a lake view. We ordered their favorite Ultimate Platter. The Dungeness Crab and the King crab legs were steamed perfectly, but the other crab was too salty. It's also weird why the sides didn't have any seasoning. Price is above average among the high-priced restaurants.

    (3)

  • Dan S.

    Fantastic setting, food, and service. I got the New York prime steak. The steak was high quality, but the mash potatoes that came with it were the best I ever had.

    (5)

  • Joan S.

    Our waiter, Max, was awesome :) the food was great! The Dungeness crab was messy but delicious. Also decided to get the pear Sourbet for dessert. The view of the water and boats were nice with an occasional view of planes landing and taking off on the water. I would come back here if I were in the area again.

    (5)

  • Arden C.

    My husband and I went here for our anniversary. We wanted a waterside experience. We were happy to be seated on the deck next to the water. Our waitress was fun and funny. Although she kept saying "thank you" for no reason. That was a bit odd. When we opened the menu I was shocked at the prices. $40 for an entree?! Really! I ordered the Cioppini and for the most part it was good. The broth had a great flavor and most of the seafood and shellfish was great. Although when I was handed a crab cracker I expected to have crab legs in there. Nope. The salmon in the Cioppini was awful! It was overcooked and it tasted like it was farm raised. I know my salmon and it did not taste like wild salmon. When I asked about it I was told it was wild and they would never serve farmed salmon. I really want to believe a seafood restaurant would not serve farm raised salmon but it was awful. Thy did bring us a complimentary dessert (creme brule) for our anniversary, which was a nice touch, although it wasn't the greatest creme brule I've had. But for free, I won't complain. Overall it was an okay experience. For the money I would have expected much much better.

    (3)

  • Sheng M.

    Came here as part of "Dine Around Seattle" but actually opted for their happy hour (which runs from 3-closing errrrrday, btw). Good eats and drinks on the happy hour menu with oysters at $1.25 each. Their Painted Hills burger is a good size and great price ($5) for their HH menu - pretty delicious too. Their Dungeness Crab Mac n' Cheese was yummy! Beware...it's listed as a "side" on the dinner menu, but it is a very full-sized plate of goodness at $17. Excellent service here! Loved our waiter, Matt. He was super friendly with a warm smile, but not overbearing. He checked on us periodically and made sure to take care of us. He also ran after us after we left 'cause I forgot a jacket my friend had returned to me which would have completely defeated the purpose since I had left it elsewhere to begin with. So forgetful.... D'oh! Also... Parking wasn't bad at all. You can go a bit further down and do the street parking meters or just do the $3 for 3 hours right outside the restaurant.

    (4)

  • T. C.

    Going to a Crab house, and not having Dungeness crab? Wow. This was to be a special occasion, I didn't mind the incredible expense for a good meal. We had guests from the east coast, I had talked up the remarkable flavor of Dungeness Crab. WHAT A TOTAL DISAPPOINTMENT. I'M APOPLECTIC. WHEN THEY DIDN'T HAVE MUSSELS I SHOULD HAVE INVITED OUR GUESTS TO LEAVE. THEY WERE TOTALLY NOT PREPARED. IT'S NOT LIKE IT WAS 10PM, WE ARRIVED AT 7:45. Maybe most people won't experience this BUT WE WERE DEEPLY DISAPPOINTED. Does one need to sound like Jack Nicholson in "As Good as it Gets" to avoid disappointment? Should I have set up the reservation with repeated requests for assurance "do you have dungeness crab"? One shouldn't even have to think like that when going to a premium restaurant. Yes, the food we had was good, server pleasant and efficient, desserts were tasty, but even being put in a position of considering walking out, that sucks, I'm clearly angry, but then I've never paid so much for such a disappointing experience.

    (1)

  • Sin-Yaw W.

    Finally tried their whole steamed crab. They cleaned up the crab and split it into two plates. It was delicious, the best way to enjoy a fresh crab. A word of warning, if you are not willing to work for it: cracking the shell, taking out the meats with a small fork, etc., then this is not for you.

    (4)

  • Mydao H.

    Stopped by for lunch yesterday. Had a glass of wine and ordered the fish and chips. Not a fan. The fish looked really beautiful and deliciously crispy when it came out but was still too hot to eat. After taking a few bites i noticed it was flavorless and as I got to the other pieces they were just soggy on the bottom. I had to pick out the fish pieces and add extra salt, pepper, Tabasco, and malt vinegar on it. I'll stick to Ivar's or Duke's next time if I want fish and chips. This was my favorite place and becoming my least favorite place. I keep coming back because I'm a rewards member and love the rewards I get, but now I don't even want to come back. Maybe I'll just stick to happy hour.

    (2)

  • Ali D.

    Went for brunch and felt like a queen from the combination of the stunning view and the copious amounts of food. We started off with fresh Bellinis that were just $5 each. I had the white peach and a friend had the pomegranate. Delicious, fresh and a great way to kick off a Saturday afternoon brunch. I ordered the Egg's Chandler's for the simple fact that it was a spin off of my all-time favorite breakfast food, Egg's Benedict, but with sweet, flaky crab. Two poached Steibrs Farm fresh eggs, fresh, local, Washington Dungeness crab, steamed organic spinach, whole wheat English muffin, organic chive hollandaise and flat top potatoes to be exact. Pretty much what I would've expected from a dish of this sort; the hollandaise was buttery and lemony. I wasn't a huge fan of the bed of spinach that added a little too much bitterness to the dish. The flat top potatoes were spicy, chunky and perfectly seasoned, just the way I like my breakfast potatoes. The company I was with ordered the Meat Lovers Hash, those same delicious breakfast potatoes with an assortment of breakfast meats including hefty chunks of salty corned beef all topped with a perfectly poached egg, The Crab Mac and Cheese, a fairly ordinary mac and cheese, bedazzled with some fresh crab but what I did like was that it had a kick of cayenne in the bechamel, and the Crabcake Breakfast. All delicious and incredibly indulgent. The best part? Brunch at Chandler's starts off with a "bread basket" - only they serve freshly made apple fritters and coffee cake to accompany the brunch. I mean really, does it get any better?

    (4)

  • Heydj T.

    The best thing about this restaurant is the view and the service. Beautiful view of South Lake Union and the servers were all very attentive. The food is pretty run of the mill - nothing standard. I had the king salmon and added on a crab cake. The salmon was good, cooked perfectly, but could have used more salt (I'm not one to add a ton of salt to my food anyway). The crab cake was okay, but considering how much they talked it up, actually ended up being kind of disappointing. When they said, "it's pure crab", I was expecting big lumps of crab and having it basically fall apart when I cut into it. Instead it was more like shredded crab that had been overly handled and smashed together. I've had much better crab cakes elsewhere (Dahlia Lounge comes to mind). I love this place for happy hour but I'm not sure it will be on the top of my list next time I'm looking for an expensive meal.

    (3)

  • Tanya Ariana B.

    It was a beautiful sunny saturday and we walked in with no reservation at 5pm. Our initial plan was to go to Daniel's Broiler for Hamburgers and fries which we were looking forward to all day, but of course being walking distance to downtown we did not make a reservation and the earliest table was at 8:45pm. Daniel's sent us to their "sister" restaurant, Chandler's, and I am so happy they did! They of course granted us our burger/fries request. I have had John Howie (Bellevue), Daniel's and many many burgers in Seattle and I am sure this is my favorite. Schwartz Bros Brioche Bun, Beecher's White Cheddar, Bacon, Chipotle Mayo, Jalapeños (Which I promptly removed), and just a delicious juicy piece of meat. YUM! I didn't even feel a little sick after that huge meal, so an added bonus. For Appetizer we grabbed a crab cake to share and they bring out bread with butter and "crab sampler spoons." Delicious. And of course, Valrona Brownie (spelled that wrong) and a Creme Brûlée to share. The desserts were good, but my family is big on homemade desserts and having that european mom and dad, you get used to really great things. I was not disappointed here, just a very solid great tasting dessert. The view is of course beautiful. But living on Lake Union means I see it everyday. The service was great. Quick to bring out food, very attentive, and nice people. Everyone around was served quickly too. Burgers are not on the dinner menu, but they have them anyway. Lucky for us since thats what we wanted for dinner! They were $16. Very happy and will definitely go back for a special occasion, anniversary, etc.

    (5)

  • Elizabeth C.

    First off, it's a pretty nice restaurant. With a lovely view of Lake Union all around, definitely try to get a seat by the windows! We came here for dinner on a Saturday night, and there were a decent number of people there but it wasn't packed by any means. Service was attentive and our server was very helpful when we asked about the oyster selection. We got a platter of assorted oysters to try out, and they were all really fresh, well-shucked, and full of succulent deliciousness. I don't remember all three types that we got, but there were definitely some Kumamotos on there, which are easy to like. For mains, we had seared ahi tuna, black cod, and a steak. My tuna consisted of three "medallions" of tuna with some slaw-ish vegetables and a light ginger-y sauce. It was nice and crispy on the outside with the sear, and very fresh-tasting. The slaw was kind of confusing and had a lot of raw red onion, but it was a cool texture to go with the tuna. The black cod was really tender and flavorful, but the sauce it came with didn't really taste like much. The steak was alright, but I guess you don't go to a seafood restaurant to eat steak. My main complaint with the entrees here is that there just isn't very much there. Our mains were honestly the size of appetizers, and when you're paying upwards of $30 for a plate and it feels like the bulk of your meal was the bread basket, it just doesn't feel like you're getting what you paid for. There are other places where I can get great quality seafood, prepared in interesting ways, for better value. So while Chandler's is a nice experience, it's not a place that's going on my favorites roster.

    (3)

  • Megan R.

    Chandler's is OKAY...it's not bad and it's not amazing. The bee/friend and I usually come here for HH, which is pretty descent. Their service is for the most part always really friendly but sometimes it's a little slow to get started in the bar. Like we will take a seat and it will take a while for a server to even come acknowledge us. Oh well, at least their friendliness makes up for that ;) Soooo we've been here for brunch, dinner and hh. All are okie, nothing amazing and nothing to really keep me coming back, but we do lol one plus, is their dining room is REALLY nice!! They have huge windows and during the day the sun just lights it up and it's nice to look out towards the water and boats so I definitely like that. The bar could really use a makeover tho, those chairs?? Are they from the 70's?? IDK but they could definitely make it a little nicer in there and maybe bigger tv's? Oh geez, I should like a guy BUT if you're gonna have sports on, you might as well make it so everyone in the bar can watch, not just the bar top. I think my favorite thing I eat here are the oyster shooters. They're super spicy but soooo good!! They definitely clear up your sinuses in an instant. Second runner up would be their king louie crab salad. It's HUGE, full of crab and just delicious. So I would definitely recommend those two items. Breakfast was unmemorable but I know it was fine and no complaints. Just average with a nice setting :) Other items we have tried: calamari- okay, tuna tartare- the bee/friend really liked this, coconut fried crab strips- not my fav, I think b/c crab is much better fresh but the bee/friend like them. mac and cheese- yummy I really liked this dish, crab cakes- pretty good, and cheesecake and banana cream pie- soooo yummy!! I really like their desserts and I'm not a big dessert person. Sooo for the setting and view Chandler's is alright. It's a good place to bring your parents for a special occasion. I know my parents love it here. But their food is okay and a little pricey for what you get but hey, they have nice service and a good HH so I'll be back for sure ;)

    (4)

  • Cynthia X.

    I came here for the happy hour. The view of Lake Union is nice! Happy hour drinks are $5 for well drinks and sangria, and $1 off beers. They also have a few light specialty cocktails going for $7 or $8. There's not much variety food wise, but for $6 you can get a burger (probably the best deal there). (There are also a few other options such as fried calamari, tuna tartare, ceviche, artichoke dip, blue grass beef etc. all running ~$8-$10). Good place to get a sip and catch up with friends before moving somewhere else for dinner.

    (3)

  • Duck Y.

    Chandler's has been one of our favorites for out of town guests, but it's really slipping in food quality. We took a guest there for lunch this week and I was stunned at the lack of selections for lunch, plus the quality. I ordered the crab melt and this is what I got:...A scoop of crab meat on a thin slice of tomato on two halves of one sourdough dinner roll, cheddar melted on top. It was dry, tasteless/unseasoned and I was picking cartilage and shells out of the crab while trying to eat it. It was served with 3/4 plate covered in fries. I only ate 1/2 of it and had the rest boxed. When I got home, the hubby wanted it and asked "what is this suppose to be?". Guess that says it all.

    (2)

  • Kristine H.

    I went with a foodie meetup group on my first visit to Chandler's. We chose an earlier dinner to take in the sunset and the view was simply stunning. At times it was hard to focus on the food when seaplanes landed! Our server was prompt and friendly, bringing us lovely amuse bouche with crab and cocktail sauce on a spoon. Warm bread rolls and sea salted butter arrived shortly thereafter. I have a cow's milk dairy allergy and she brought me some olive oil to dip the bread. I began with the classic Dungeness crab meat cocktail. The crab was sweet and plentiful with spicy cocktail sauce. For my entrée, I wanted something light so I ordered the Dungeness crab and shrimp Louie without dressing. I added some smoked salmon also. I wasn't really a fan of the salmon but the salad was stellar. When dessert rolled around, most everyone ordered the banana cream pie. I think one person opted for their Valrhona chocolate brownie. Both of those desserts looked and smelled amazing! I went with their sole dairy-free option, a passion fruit sorbet. Surprisingly it hit my craving for something sweet so I was happy. I was genuinely pleased with the overall experience. The service was top-notch and attentive. I especially liked the fact that once the server knew about my allergy, she pointed out menu items that could be modded to be dairy-free. I'd return for a celebratory meal or if I wanted some outdoor dining when the weather allowed. Only bummer is that no matter what, it's paid parking. I think they validate for a flat fee but that's the only choice.

    (4)

  • Susan C.

    I've been to Chandler's several times for happy hours, but never have I enjoyed it so much as I did this time. I'd made reservations at another place for a friend's bridal shower, but fubbed up the RSVP and got Chandlers as a last minute. The receptionist assured me (several times, as I was getting panicky) that we'd have no problems getting a spot in the lounge at 3pm on a Saturday afternoon (right when HH starts). Eight women ready to partay and one very confused bride (it was a surprise shower). The server had a good sense of humor about him, considering we were eight women who couldn't get it together to order properly. We were also surprised the check didn't have the usual 18% gratuity. The food was great, from the calamari with the cilantro dip to the crab dip and chips and even the oysters. We even tried a bunch of desserts and the creme brulee was a standout. The crab ice cream...it's an acquired taste (think sucking on your bathing suit after swimming in the ocean.) Don't know why we don't come here more often for HH. Chandler's will definitely be on my regular HH rotation list from now on!

    (4)

  • M T.

    A quick stop in at 3 pm for a weekday happy hour on the deck. Had the ceviche, tuna tartare and crab dip. The only one worth going back for is the dungeness crab dip, it was buttery deliciousness. Would recommend sticking to beer or wine as my cocktail was awfully watered down and flavorless.

    (3)

  • Vanessa H.

    Seattle Restaurant Week gave me an opportunity to try out Chandler's Crabhouse for the first time. We were feeling seafood and they had an excellent menu to choose from. 3 Courses for $28... Yes please! It was date night and we got hooked up with an cozy table in the corner with an awesome view. Unfortunately, there was a very large table of females next to us, who were all sufficiently wasted at 7pm on that fine Thursday night. So all in all our dinner was delicious with generous side of "oh no she didn't!" courtesy of the Desperate Housewives of Seattle. Started out with some warm bread with unsalted butter, with a dash of sea salt and rosemary on top. Warm bread is my weakness, we asked for another helping while we were waiting for our first course. For appetizers we ordered the Ahi Poke, which had avocado, sweet onion, cilantro, ponzu, sriracha on top, and the Clam chowder. Ahi poke was delightful, presentation was nice, but I wasn't a huge fan on the chips it was paired with. Some of them almost tasted over-toasted or stale, I couldn't entirely tell, but wasn't in the mood to make a fuss about it. I ate the majority of Ahi Poke, chipless and called it good. The chowder was good, nothing too out of the ordinary. Came with packaged crackers... For entrees we ordered the Double R Ranch "Petite Tender," which were neatly sliced, paired with vanilla bean sweet potato mash, braised savoy cabbage, and a reduced port demi and the Grilled Columbia River King Salmon, which came with black lentils, saffron braised leeks and a tomato sauce "fondue." I personally liked the steak a little better than the salmon. The sweet potato mash was wonderful and it went well with the veggies. The salmon's presentation was a bit sloppy, but nevertheless tasty. Fish was moist and not overcooked, but I was not a huge fan of the tomato fondue. Dessert was awesome, we got the Chandler's Signature Key Lime Pie and the Crème Brulee! The key lime pie was sweet and perfectly tart, came with a graham cracker crust and raspberry coulis sauce. The Crème Brulee was HUGE! Caramelized sugar on top, decorated with a housemade cookie and whip cream. Ate them both like a boss. Lastly, you have to pay for parking in Chandler's Cove, its was $5. Not horrible, parking is Seattle is always a pain regardless.

    (4)

  • Philip S.

    Full experience. This is a great place to bring clients or colleagues. Excellent service in the bar and restaurant. Very good food. In fact, everything brought to the table was perfect. The off-menu risotto was no exception. A great deal of care went into the meal and we were pleased. A good reminder of this place lost in the South Lake Union Construction site.

    (5)

  • Scott M.

    Located on Lake Union, Chandlers is outside the center of downtown. Modern facility with good parking (there is a charge) with a nice setting. Atmosphere 90 It is what Seattle is about. Service 75 Adequate but it is a tourist haunt. Food 75 There is better Value 80 Setting is much better than food quality. Not inexpensive, but worth the visit ... if you are a tourist.

    (3)

  • Mike C.

    Chandlers is on my short list of go-to seafood restaurants. Had the last of their Copper River Salmon for the season (or at least close to the last of...), which was excellent. Chandlers cooks Salmon on the rare side, to the point that it can almost be translucent. While I really like this, I know that some landlubbers want fish cooked to the point of being dry. Let your waiter know if you want yours "cooked hard". One person in our party was really into wine -- especially red wine -- and wanted to try Washington wines out. She is from California, so this was new territory for her. Our waiter was able to help select one that she heartily approved of (a Cab at $110), and I have to say that it was quite good too, if perhaps a bit overpriced. Service was good, just a touch instrusive due to an overly-chatty waiter. But good enough. We had no problem being seated at 7 on a Saturday evening, and when we left a couple of hours later there were still tables available. What could they improve? Wait time for service was a bit slow at first, although once engaged there was perhaps too much attention, per above. No complaints about the food, so no suggestions there.

    (4)

  • Lisa D.

    The dining room here is nice, with a great view of the water. The staff were attentive and accomodating of my party's various substitutions. I went for the crab cake, which was pricey but excellent - no bread crumb filler, just lots of crab meat and some diced veggies. The acoompanying salad was good as well, although I would have preferred a more generous serving. I felt the cocktails were too pricey, but they were definitely strong! I had a bite of the ceviche as well, which came nicely presented in a martini glass. It was average, and seemed to be lacking something to spice it up. The happy hour selections looked great, and I would definitely return of some of those!

    (4)

  • Addie R.

    I've come here twice for the 25 cent happy hour, cause lord knows I can't afford it here for their regular prices. The food was really good; small portion sizes, according to the happy hour special, but very tasty and fast service. I'm not a big fan of raw fish and this place managed to make me like it. The white wine I had both times was delicious, at $2.25 a glass. Nice! The first experience here was great - we had to wait in line outside for 20 mins, but it was worth it as our server was friendly, knew about the 25 cent promotion, she didn't try to upsell us anything, and she paid attention to us with timely service at an indoor table. The second experience was NOT so great. Although there was no line, we waited outside for a while until I told the guy at the front door that we'd be happy to sit on the deck and not at the bar (after I overheard him saying that there were open tables on the deck to another couple). We were seated on the deck and our server did not tell us about the happy hour menu, just offered us the regular menu; when we mentioned the 25 cent happy hour, she wanted to double check we had liked Chandler's on facebook. Now, I understand if this is just regular procedure, but seeing as the first waitress did not feel compelled to ask this, and OBVIOUSLY we found out about the happy hour promotion online on facebook, it was a little guffy of her to insist upon us having liked the page already, which I had. We ordered and the food was brought out quickly, but the waitress forgot to bring us water...which has literally never happened to me at a restaurant. With this waitress, I felt ignored and forgotten about, but when she did come by to check on us once, she tried to upsell desserts and other full price menu items. I didn't appreciate that so much.

    (3)

  • Buddy G.

    excellent service, mediocre food. our service was amazing, the waiter we had was top notch, made us feel welcomed, provided detailed explanations of a number of dishes and suggested good wines, but did not opine in a negative manner or make us feel awkward when we went with a nontraditional choice. He checked in on us regularly, engaged in comfortable banter and left us alone when we were deep in conversation. What wasn't good was the inconsistency of the food. the crab cake appetizer we shared was very good (though nothing to call home about), the "SEASONAL" salad we had after was limp, sour and obviously wilted from the lack of freshness. My entree of the fillet Mignon was overcooked, BURNT on one side and completely devoid of flavor. Completely unacceptable when ordering medium RARE. My partner's scallops were much better, very fresh, but slightly overcooked. The chocolate cake-less brownie we had for desert was very good and the $50 bottle of wine we ordered with our meal was acceptable (though a bit tart) given that it was definitely on the lower end of their wine list. Both my fillet and the salad should NEVER have left the kitchen. I don't plan to return to Chandler's and would be rather upset if we had chosen this restaurant ourselves and the meal wasn't partially covered as a friend's gift.

    (2)

  • E A.

    Seriously, for the price - NOT GOOD. I have had better crab at other cheaper restaurants! I paid $46 for a whole Dungess Crab and it was nothing special. Not much flavor. Also, the NY steak ($47) was good and tender, but definitely not worth $47. The view is of course, nice - but the food, the service and the price? Forget it! I think they are going on their name, location and atmosphere. (I signed up for Yelp just to review this restaurant.)

    (1)

  • Charlie C.

    My favorite Seattle spot. THE best happy hour in Seattle. Half off their appetizers is a steal, and the drink menu you lets get shelf martinis and manhattens for 5 to 7 bucks. Great place for a group. Went there for my going away party and was taken extremely well care of by a good looking younger girl who could handle my buddies relentless advances. And finally, if you go here and order steak, you deserve what you get. I'm sure it's good, but the fish and crab is some of the best in the city.

    (5)

  • Marcel S.

    I was on a recent business trip and was attracted to the yachts and marina area of Seattle's Lake Union. The sun was setting and we spotted Chandler's at the end of the dock area. The view at sun set was amazing. Keep in mind that I brought the Texas Sun with me per the locals. Weather this week was 60 with lots of bright sunlight and not the norm. Chandler's turned out to be considerably pricer than my normal choices but the fresh crab was worth every penny. Our group of four tried a number of appetizers. The crab artichoke dip was amazing. We had one steak eater at the table and he raved the steak was better than Capital Grill. I tasted and said it was too close to call. I love Capital Grill. The Alaskan King Crab legs where the largest I have seen and tasted..."Thanks Deadliest Catach".

    (4)

  • K. B.

    This review gained one star just for the Lobster Mac and Cheese alone. Yummmmm! This was my 2nd visit to Chandler's after a disappointing first visit. On our first trip, we made a reservation for brunch on Father's Day. Upon calling in the reservation, we weren't told that there would be a special (limited) menu that day. Disappointing. Our server disappeared multiple times throughout our meal, and our drink orders were wrong 3 times. My mom ordered a salmon dish, and while waiting for our food to be served, we overheard other waiters telling guests that Chandlers typically cooks their salmon a bit rare. My mom would have asked for it differently if it had been mentioned to us at all. Luckily we were able to flag our waiter down to make the change before it was served. And really, $20something for some French Toast? But, the food was tasty and we left full. 2nd attempt: We were given a gift card so decided to try it out for our anniversary. We called ahead and told them it was our anniversary and my husband had flowers sent ahead to the table....which was in the corner of the restaurant with our backs facing the windows and water. Really? OK so maybe I shouldn't have expected special table placement as I'm sure there are many special occasions that occur at Chandlers. Our waiter was nice and personable, but seemed so preoccupied with his presentation that he forgot small things like a basket of bread and my husband's drink order. We had to flag him down to get both. When we went to pay the bill, we noticed that only $50 had been deducted from our gift card. Luckily we had been told the balance should be $100, otherwise, we would have never known we spent the extra amount. Again, food was good - I had the Filet Mignon with Crab on the side. My husband had the Ribeye steak and Lobster Mac & Cheese which was phenominal (I thought he was going to lick the bowl clean). Still pricey, which we expected. Overall, after 2 so-so experiences, I don't think we'll choose to go back unless another gift card happens to come our way. Maybe we'll just order the Lobster Mac & Cheese to go for a yummy take-out dinner at home!

    (3)

  • Ruby T.

    gorgeous views!!!!! i was told this restaurant was recently remodeled and i couldn't imagine what it looked like before because from anywhere you sit in the restaurant, there isn't a bad view of the lake. the food wasn't too bad... basic fresh seafood. i ordered the calamari and tempura prawns as appetizers and clams and linguine as my main course... like i said, average, not bad, not good... i think you're paying for the view at this place... would i go back? eh.... probably not... there are way more better tasting seafood places in seattle.... but go for drinks and to check out the view... YES!

    (3)

  • Isay J.

    Had walking tour on a cold Saturday morning last year and this placed was close to our parking. We settled into a lovely booth for the brunch menu with a spectacular view of Lake Washington. The high floor to ceiling windows make you say "Wow" which is not what you expect as you enter the front door. Food was excellent! Had the eggs benedict served with WARM scones that made it so soft as opposed to rock hard, jam and butter. Fresh OJ and fresh fruit. Can't say I like the sparkling champagne with juice, tasted bitter. Service was fast and friendly. Ambience warm. Will make my way back here definitely when I'm back in town. Best place in my memory for brunch.

    (5)

  • Michael S.

    This is a nice place to go for happy hour. They have an outdoor patio area that is near the water, although it is not that big of a space. It gets the job done though, you have boats and water nearby, so the ambiance works. Service was friendly and prompt. The happy hour drinks are good, I had a particularly nice glass of red wine. What really impressed me though was the happy hour food - I had the seared scallops with truffle oil and a parsnip puree, and what a delight. It was memorable. I see myself returning to this place to try more.

    (4)

  • ron p.

    Went here for dinner the other night as part of the Dine Around Seattle 3 for $30 promo and WOW was it a treat! From the moment we entered the restaurant to the end of our dining experience, everything was splendid. The host was overly excited to welcome us, the waiter was professional, charismatic and extremely efficient. It was very evident he took pride in his job and did it well. The food was amazing. We took a chance and ordered a filet mignon in a seafood house and not only was it juicy & flavorful, you could have cut it with a butter knife as it just melted in your mouth. For dessert we had the chocolate lava cake which was a perfect end to a wonderful meal. Chandlers is tucked away from the main street and therefore I think most people tend to forget about it but if you are looking for a wonderful dining experience, the folks at Chandlers have done a great job at making your time there memorable, or at least lasting enough to want to write a review on them ;) Bon Appetit!

    (5)

  • Anne O.

    I've been to Chandler's a few times and have always enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. But I think the service is truly outstanding. The latest example occurred a few nights ago, when my husband and I dined there. My husband ordered the lobster tail and wasn't completely happy with how it tasted. The waiters and the manager appeared genuinely concerned about it and responded exactly appropriately. That level of service is often hard to come by, and it definitely made an impression on us.

    (5)

  • Chris Z.

    Great Seafood, and great Steaks. its a beautiful place right on the water. the servers was nice and willing to tell me what was good and what wasn't. the happy hour was great and half off.

    (5)

  • Jessica R.

    Just got back from an X-mas eve dinner with the in-laws at Chandler's. It was incredibly mediocre and so outrageously priced. I will give the staff points for being friendly and attentive but they shouldn't expect to see me back there again.

    (2)

  • D J.

    Chandlers food is good, excellent outstanding customer service. I dont know about the Host/Hostesses but the waitress we had was just amazing..very nice comfortable lady, cracked jokes nice smile said she has been there off and on for 15 years..Go there for happy hour..everyday after 9pm..great appatisers for half off.

    (4)

  • Eric A.

    i will absolutely go back again the next time i visit seattle. this place is actually quite pricey, i think i eat like this maybe a couple times a year, but this was totally worth it. my three friends n i also shared a jumbo lump blue crap cake, which i have to say is very different from what i am used to, but totally welcomed the tasty surprise. i had a crab combination plate, which consisted of their king crab (bout the 2.5-3" diameter by roughly the length of my elbow... so.. 12"??? it tasted awesome especially w/ a dip of butter. then there were some smaller pieces cooked w/ garlic and sorry i cant remember the last one that they did. but i was glad that i ordered the combo because i had a chance to taste everything. my plate was 50 bucks. we had a bottle of wine, and shared 2 desserts. the total was roughly 90 a person including tax n tips, but probably woulda been higher if one of the friends ordered crab too instead of just a pasta. our waiter (i think his name is brian) was super friendly, and really knew his stuff. and friendly not in an overly polite way, but friendly like we can actually talk and joke around w/ him. he also let us stay a later than i think we were supposed to. if not mistaken, the restaurant closed at 9, but we went in late for dinner and stayed til 11 something... when we eventually noticed that all the other tables left, lol. he kept apologizing after he slipped n told us that they were actually closed while we stuck around n chatted. anyhow, great waiter. cant wait to go back to seattle again...

    (5)

  • Ali L.

    I have had three exceptional meals here ( two of them paid for by visiting sets of parents). The crab cakes were the best I've ever had and their desserts are delectable. Their king crab legs are like an orgasm in a shell. So freaking amazing! One time, we made a reservation online and they brought us a free appetizer because of it. Not sure if they still do it (that was last year) but you might as well try. Remember: free = happiness. Oh, it's pricey indeed, so you get what you pay for. However, if splurging one night means I get incredible food and great service, then I am so ok with that. I also want to mention the servers. They are absolutely amazing. Really, they do everything perfectly, handle themselves with grace and ease, and add to the general dining experience. Whoever trains them deserves a pat on the back (or a massive raise).

    (5)

  • WK H.

    I came here for a happy hour. Service was horrible. I did not get a menu until 10 minutes after. I ordered. It was mainly cause one waitress was covering all the patio tables. Not her fault, but managements. their clams appetizer which was not fresh and their japanese/wasabe salad was a not very good. I had a lot better at other places. Their patio has a nice view but it was crammed. The food overall was just ok. I wouldn't pay full price here for sure.

    (2)

  • Elizabeth W.

    My boyfriend and I recently vacationed in Seattle for his birthday. We chose chandler's as the place to celebrate. Having just picked the restaurant off the internet based on reviews, boy was I happy when we discovered Chandler's on Lake Union. First off, it was warm and cozy inside with friendly staff. We had a table with a window to the water and we watched rowing crews practice as the sun set. So romantic! He had Dungeness crab and was very pleased with the meal. I'm not a big seafood eater (we went there for his birthday, remember), but I ordered the fish and chips. Best fish and chips ever at such a great price for the quality of restaurant. The waiter and bus boy were tremendously attentive and kind. Not having ordered alcohol, I knew our bill would not be as large as others' around us, but the waiter was just as careful to make sure we had everything we desired. And to top off the experience, the waiter brought chocolate, strawberries, and ice cream ...on the house...for the birthday celebration. Such a great experience. We sure did get lucky picking Chandler's. If we ever get to Seattle again, we will be back.

    (5)

  • Maggie M.

    Very sorry we picked this for our family vacation big seafood meal. Menu was very small, which is ok I guess, but then when the few items they do have are prepared poorly, that's not ok. The one truly good item was the crab/artichoke dip appetizer. One member of our party had the seafood pasta and the pasta was inedible, gluey and awful, which we commented on and the waitress blew us off. Another person had way over done ravioli. I've had better pasta at the Olive Garden. And the prices were high for what we got. You have to pay for parking, which I think should be comped if you pay $200 for a dinner. Lots of better choices in Seattle, pass on this place.

    (1)

  • Ryan C.

    came in for brunch and the waitress said i have to reserve as there was a boat show and mite get busy. came in and it was normal, not busy at all. 12 people group but i was not charged gratuity.. had king crab leg (no "s" es as $25 get u A leg, just 1, uno!) with some mashed potatoes and asaparagus. this is the highlight of the meal. has a lite smoky flavor, very pleasant. fish and chips was.. good. fries is lightly seasoned, making it tasty and the fish is pretty fresh. had the more expensive chowder, reddish. a little sour to my taste but the crab in it was delightful. the house chowder was too watery, maybe their way of making it. had the chioppino. new thing for me but the seafood in it was superbly fresh and succulent. loved it... crab cakes was a little disappointing, lost the flavor of the crab itself. but the basmati rice was flavorful, loved it. parking is cheap, $5 with validated parking. superb because it mite run up to $15 on weekends.. didn't really like the waiter coz it's a guy and he's not very patient. ouh, desserts! the sorbet was pretty nice. cleaned my palate.. don't know how much but they gave 3 huge scoops.. enough for 3-4 people to eat after a dinner.. am a little curious, might want to come back again next time with a smaller party.

    (4)

  • Jamie H.

    ok, but its no longer a 'fresh fish market,' so take that out of your name :) i liked chandlers, food & value was ok, its not a social place like Joey's or Daniels are which are neighboring to Chandlers...i recommend Daniels if you want higher end, and Joey's if you want lower end cost....you can skip Chandler's...it ok but you're not missing anything unique.

    (3)

  • Jeff D.

    We were greeted & seated immediately upon arrival. We'd heard about the fantastic happy hour specials & that's what we were after. Our server was Jen who very capably answered all our questions & even got us the ingredient measurements for the blueberry lemon drop that I loved. We had Kimchee Beef which was incredible, the sliced sirloin slider, the pulled pork slider & truffle fries which were all very good. The weather was wonderful & this was a great place to stop into on our walk along the lakefront.

    (5)

  • Shar S.

    This is good restaurant. If you choose the good table, their view is excellent. Customer service is also good. But food is OK, especially, their dessert is so so.

    (4)

  • stephanie c.

    Ate there on a recent visit to Seattle. My family and I thought we would treat ourselves to some fresh seafood and good service and this place came recommended by locals. It was however...WAY OVERPRICED and TERRIBLE. The service was ok, but the waiter was a bit pushy, only suggesting the most expensive items on the menu and pointing to them with a pen as if we were students in his classroom. My husbands lobster and king crab combo was overcooked and came with a very cold cream sauce. It was also served with what resembeled Risoto, but tasted more like mush. I ordered the crab cakes which were $34.00, and came with two small crab cakes that were dry and overcooked. They were served on a bed of hearts of palm in a saffron cream sauce? and jasmine rice. Three flavors that I would not put together for very good reason. IT SUCKED. We also tried the Oysters Rockefeller and it was ok, the best items were the bread and salted butter, the whiskey chowder (which was pretty good, but a little cold) and my sons grilled Salmon with steamed veggies. Can anyone recommend a better place to get fresh seafood that is actually good in Seattle. Would love to know for my next visit. Do have to recommend a couple places that we visited that were much better. Paseo Caribbean Sandwich's and Pesos in the Queen Anne district. LOVED THEM.

    (1)

  • will m.

    i went to chandler's last night with my wife to celebrate our anniversary. being that it was a special occassion, i decided to make a reservation the night before. going to their website and clicking make a reservation sends you to opentable.com . i found, however, that the opentable site doesn't support chandler's anymore for some reason. so, i went back to chandler's website and clicked on contact us where i posted a request for a reservation and told them it was for my anniversary. the next day, they called and confirmed my reservation, so i was already happy. we went there around 6pm and was seated right away. our table was great, we sat in a booth with an awesome view of lake union and queen anne, and at that time of day, got a great view of the sun setting down behind queen anne hill. our server jason was friendly and very courteous to us and the other tables he was serving at the time, this is the kind of service you expect from schwartz brothers restaurants, top notch. this time around, we ordered calamari (the mint chutney is very good and unique), mixed green salad, seafood chowder (my wife said it was a little salty, but i liked it for it wasn't too thick and you can distinctly taste each ingredient in there, like the smokiness of the corn, the sweetness of the white wine cream and of course, the ocean like taste of the seafood). my wife ordered the butter roasted whole dungeness crab with orzo and i ordered the halibut with risotto. crab is what this place was known for and just like last time, my wife's dish really hit the spot. the flavor of the herbed butter really accents well with the freshness of the dungeness; it was messy to eat, but hey, like i told my wife, eating crab is like the equivalent of eating ribs at a bbq joint, messy, but delicious. my halibut was cooked the way i liked it, done, but not dry and well balanced on the flavoring. the risotto was very good and paired very well with the halibut. as with most restaurants, you get bread and butter, chandler's sourdough bread and butter with red hawaiian sea salt accompanied the meal very well. the bread was crispy on the outside and soft and not overwhlemingly sour on the inside. our meal was excellent. that wasn't all though, being that it was our anniversary dinner, jason gave us a special chocolate mousse cake with raspberry sauce on the house. what a surprise that was! the cake was great, it melted in your mouth and full of chocolate flavor, but not too sweet. a heavenly ending to an already excellent meal. thanks to the staff of chandler's for going the extra mile to make our special night that much more special.

    (5)

  • Steve S.

    chandler's has a great view of lake union, but the food is expensive, and well, just not that impressive. there is nothing wrong with it, its just standard seafood fare. you pay for the location here. however, the bloody mary's (ask for them spicy) are my favorite in seattle.

    (3)

  • Calyn M.

    Go during HH (3-6, Mon-Fri). Get the ahi tuna, the truffle fries, the crab & artichoke dip, tempura, the vanilla margarita, or some wine. Avoid the sashimi; it's hit and miss and sometimes it frankly resembles chum rather than sashimi. Sit outside if you can. Even in the fall and spring it's nice because there's a fire pit outside; so long as it's not raining, it's a lovely time.

    (4)

  • Something Like a Phenomenon S.

    I went here on a casual business lunch, and frankly, I'm thankful that I didn't have to pay for it. I got a "lobster club salad," which was mostly shredded red onions and nappa cabbage and a funky dressing (and not funky in a good way). There were also a few stray pieces of bacon in it, though I'd requested that it be omitted. My coworker had the dungeness crab cakes, and she complained that they were overly greasy. Last but not least, a couple of coworkers ordered strawberry lemonade, which was yummy. However, our server failed to inform us that we'd be charged for each refill! How perfidious. The server was adequate, and the view of Lake Union--which was spectacular--justifies (at least to the Schwartz Bros. mind) the spendiness of the menu. One of my core philosophies is to not bitch about free food. Nevertheless, I wouldn't really recommend Chandler's, even if your visiting grandma paid for it, or if your employer were generous enough to pick up the tab. Call me unimaginative, but for the same view on the opposite side of the lake, I'd go to McCormick & Schmick's Harborside instead!

    (2)

  • Lindsay G.

    Chandler's has a BEAUTIFUL view of the water and delicious food. Their waitstaff is exquisite, and the restauraunt's appearance is quite unique. . . Any seafood-connesieur must check this place out!

    (4)

  • megan d.

    yes great food house. i don't really eat COOKED seafood so there wasn't a whole lot on the menu for me. but all my friends and family that ive taken here were loving it. however the staff are more than willing to make accumidations for picky people like me and i was really impressed.

    (5)

  • Dick G.

    We had dinner there three times in a week. Two times the fish was overcooked. We ordered the fish medium rare, it came well done. Desserts were great, representative wine list, incredible view of the lake. Staff is very good, courteous and polite. I expect a better experience when eating out. We will not return.

    (2)

  • Stephanie A.

    Love the weekend brunch! I don't even eat seafood (my boyfriend does), but I (and my boyfriend) love this place. The menu has so much to choose from, and surprisingly inexpensive for what you get (brunch falls under the $$ rather the $$$ range). Compare Chandlers brunch to Saltys (Saltys is a buffet- to be fair), and you pay much less. The french toast is amazing! The only downside is it's more like a dessert (just be ready for sweet). Also, the brunch comes with their fresh scones and apple fritters. For the seafood lovers, there is so much to choose from. I also love being able to order a mimosa while enjoying the views of Lake Union. Great for tourists and locals alike.

    (5)

  • Joe S.

    Ok, so we checked out Chandler's on the advice of a coworker. We knew where it was located, so obviously, the prices were expected at the medium to high end for lunch. All I can say is location, location, location! It was beautiful (borderline hot) outside and we decided to take in the fresh air. I'm an airplane buff so I enjoyed watching the seaplanes takeoff and land throughout our meal. The patio could certainly use umbrellas or something to knock the sun down a bit, as it was in our faces the whole time, but overall, quite enjoyable. The food was excellent. I ordered the Dungeness crab club sandwich and she, the fried crab strips and a Caesar salad. I also had a bar pour Long Island, which tasted as it should. Again spendy, BUT my sandwich tasted everything like a $20 sandwich should! I'd go back for another. The salad was crisp, cool, & refreshing, I'm told, and the sides arrived quick and hot. Wonderful place, and the only things keeping it from 5 stars were the heat on the patio and the price for the experience (our parking was able to be added to the bill, but not covered or discounted). EDIT: We also brought our 16mo old son and they had no problems with him eating his own food or the occasional loud noise! Thanks for that!

    (4)

  • Carlos L.

    Expensive for the quality and quantitive of service. Wagyu beef was excellent, appetizer was a blah. There are better seafood/steakhouses for the money.

    (3)

  • Laura K.

    I love the steak and lobster. I love the butter roasted crab. I love the scones at brunch. I love the scallops and prawns over ravioli. I love the cioppino. I love their view and patio. I love the banana cream pie and the chocolate dessert. I don't like the overdressed salads. I don't like the boring,unimaginative and predictable seafood plating combinations. I don't like rehearsed menu presentations. I don't want liquor pushed on me as soon as I sit down. "No I don't want a Grey Goose cosmopolitan with my lunch." I think dinner is good but overpriced since this place doesn't do anything special with their food other than cook it properly. I would pay these prices for local, organic and innovative cooking. If I'm only paying for the view than this is a tourist trap. The brunch is great if you don't order the rubbery omelettes with the deep fried potatoes. I think lunch is icky here. I heard they are making big changes to this place with the menu. They are going to add more meat. I'm gonna try it out and let you know. Insider tip: If you go for dinner, ask for Maria as your server. She will always take care of you no matter what kind of a jerk you are.

    (4)

  • Bennett L.

    This place could serve dog food and it would be worth it for the view of Lake Union on a bright, sunny day. But it doesn't hurt that the food is good too. I'm not big on seafood but I since I was on a job interview in Seattle, they figured that would be a selling point. We were seated at a table in the shade right on the lake. It's was hard to even pay attention to the food while people are having fun on their yachts right in front of you. It's a beautiful thing. Appetizer was some type of crab soup which was surprisingly good. Again, I don't eat a lot of seafood so it was new to me. For lunch I got a caesar salad with smoked salmon. The salad was kinda heavy on the dressing, but good nonetheless. Service was great. My water glass was always full and the waitress was really nice and knew the menu well. I did notice a lot of older people, but it's still heavily recommended.

    (4)

  • Tom N.

    Our concierge at the Marriott had suggested this place for a business dinner and took the liberty of making our reservation. In doing so, one of our appetizer was taken care of courtesy of the hotel. We had the crab artichoke, the hot trio, and a dozen oyster. The crab artichoke was good but a little cool in the center...to bad because I think it would have been a really good dish. The hot trio was okay, but the oyster was delicious. My wife and I split fillet and king crab...yummmy, the crab was pretty good and the steak was well made. It was a perfect size dish for the both of us. My guest enjoyed their dishes and the service was very good.

    (4)

  • Becky S.

    I came here during Seattle's restaurant week and the food was amazing! The usual menu is expensive, but the three course dinner that I got for $25 was a good deal. I will be going back for "crabfest" going on through November.... you get 2 lbs of crab (Alaskan, snow and dungeness) for $29 pp. It has a great view of Lake Union and the wait staff is very attentive and helpful.

    (5)

  • Jeanne F.

    We had a delicious dinner outside. The service was great; it got a little chilly, but the waiter brought blankets for us since the heater closest to us was not working. I ordered the 'Chandler's Crabhouse "World's Best" Dungeness Crab Cake'. Oh my gosh...this was, far and above, the best crab cake I have ever had in my life. It was pricey, but worth it.

    (4)

  • Isabelle M.

    Delicious! But only go for happy hour! The appetizers are half price and certain wines, martinis, and beers have lower prices. A friend recommended the restaurant and I loved everything I ordered. I was able to order several different appetizers for the price of one of their dishes. My favorite was the Ahi Tuna, which wasn't spicy, but extremely delicious. The shrimp tempura and the crab rolls were very good too. Sitting on the deck is lovely, and when it got cold, they offered me a blanket, how sweet of them! Along with the food, I was very impressed with the staff in the lounge. They were extremely kind, offered great suggestions, and made the overall ambiance of the restaurant delightful. If I ever get back to Seattle, I would definitely go here again!

    (5)

  • Maria A.

    service was excellent. soup was amazing. crab ok. red sockeye ok.

    (4)

  • Taylor H.

    Went for the 3 for $30 meal special that going on. Let me first say, the waiter was awesome. It has been a while that I actually kept remembering how great the service and attitude of the server was. He was very upbeat said the right things but wasn't over doing it. The food was great and good selection. Def will be back!

    (5)

  • Katherine R.

    Wonderful food, service and view! I had amazing scallops with pear-filled raviolli and would highly recommend it -- though the waiter said their menu offerings rotate every few weeks, so it may not be around along!

    (4)

  • Lee G.

    Why can't they get it right at Chandler's? We're not asking for much. Just some decent, fresh food. A few weeks ago, we went to Chandler's with friends. The food was horrendous: chewy seafood in the Cioppino, tasteless Chandler's Benedict. It was bad enough that I emailed the manager, and he was kind enough to mail me a couple of gift certificates. So, yesterday, we went back for a second try. I ordered their crab and cheddar open-faced sandwich. It tasted like fishy, slightly off goo. And the pile of salad that was served next to it had to have been saved from yesterday's wedding service, or somebody's leftover lunch. Soggy lettuce, gooey cubed cucumbers, soaked in balsamic dressing. My companion's Caesar was okay, but ridiculous at $18.00. Last time, we had enjoyed the Kim Chi Beef, so we ordered it again, and it was tasty. We were one of three occupied tables in the entire place (just post-snowstorm), so how busy could the staff have been? Too busy to find some fresh salad greens for us? I give up. Bye-bye, Chandler's.

    (1)

  • Katinka R.

    Went to Chandler's for lunch today. It was wonderful. The service was excellent, from the hostess, to the manager, to the bus boy, to our attentive waitress Courtney B. Our drinks never ran out. We started with the calamari appetizer. The cilantro dipping sauce was very unexpected and delicious. The rings were tender on the inside with a crispy coating drizzled with chili oil. Then it was on to the whiskey crab chowder. Wish I ordered a bowl instead of a cup. This is the best use of whiskey in any non-dessert food I have ever tasted. It was really an essence of whiskey and it so perfectly compliments the crab. Yum. I ordered the Dungeness crab mac and cheese for my entree. It was rich and creamy, but somehow still light. Nice flavor from the leeks, well balanced and not too salty (I am easily overcome by salt). My husband ordered the linguine with clams, and managed somehow to finish the whole dish. Lunch was an absolute treat. It makes me think I need to start eating at more restaurants that don't offer kids' meals.

    (4)

  • Michelle E.

    Everything was perfect here...we called them on a Friday night from the place next door (Joey's I think, they wouldn't seat us on the patio with our kids so we were looking for another option)...Chandler's told us to come right over and greeted us with a smile. We were seated at a nice table outside with an awesome view of the lake- just like we wanted and they were also great with our kids (even though we didn't see any other families there). Our server was incredible, she recommended several items that were all fabulous, starting with cocktails and then a wonderful Washington wine that paired with our food perfectly. We ordered the crab cake appetizer, the whiskey crab soup, a salad and a mushroom ravioli dish, they were all delicious. They have a vegetarian menu with several options, just ask your server. The kids menu was great too. My daughter had a salmon dish that I would've happily eaten if she hadn't gobbled it all up- I did try a bite- yum! The prices are reasonable and it was right across the street from our hotel (Residence Inn- highly recommended too!)- very convenient and awesome location right at sunset! We would definitely return, we were very happy with all the details of this meal. Makes me want to book another flight...

    (5)

  • Josh K.

    View, View, View.. As far as the ambiance, this is a great place. Try to reserve a table outside overlooking the beautiful scenic water view. This is a great place to have a relaxing dinner with a small group or a business dinner. The service was also excellent. Our waitress was friendly and paced our dishes perfectly. Our bread and water was refilled periodically. The Yukon salmon was delicious. The fish was fresh, flavorful, and generously portioned. The dish was closer to a five than a four rating but the small imperfection was the sauce with the salmon. It just didn't do much for me but I'll let it slide because the fish was very flavorful, the service was excellent, and the view was great.

    (5)

  • Scott K.

    Had the smoked salmon pasta for lunch was good, but had hoped for more. There was very little smoke flavor and the salmon was over-cooked. Service was excellent.

    (4)

  • Patty G.

    Honestly, this is one of the most consistently excellent restaurants in Seattle. When we want a great meal, perfectly prepared seafood, a wonderful ambiance, and good (not cheap, but worth it) prices, we choose Chandlers hands down. They have updated their menu recently, adding an absolutely killer salmon crudo. Basically, a lovely gravlax -type salmon, fresh and red as all get out, with a perfect radish and fennel salad as a garnis. Wow. Couldn't believe that it wasn't sold out! Yes, there are more "prestigious" restaurants in Seattle. But if you want well-prepared food with excellent service and the perfect setting on a sunny Seattle summer night, don't overlook this place. Plus, they have an all night happy hour! (here, the prices are amazing).

    (4)

  • Tessa C.

    came here for brunch 'cause i love crabs. but alas the dungeness crab doesn't match the sweet buttery flavor and texture of the maryland blue crab. had the signature whiskey crab bisque, but it was okay. lobster bisque at legal seafood is better. (sorry) the crab club sandwich was freshly made, but i wasn't impressed. the view was nice - saw lots of sailboats and sail planes cruising by. overpriced, but if you like dungeness crabs, then you've found your place! but for my maryland blue crab trained palate, it's not worth it.

    (2)

  • C I.

    Eh.... based on the prices on the menu I prepared myself to be treated to a top notch culinary experience....not so much. :-( based on the temp of my food it had been sitting for awhile before it was delivered....the scallops were overcooked and the cream sauce on the ravioli was broken. I can't speak for my colleagues meals, but it appeared that the halibut was overcooked. On the whole, I was disappointed. It is probably a great place for cocktails on the deck on a sunny day, but I wouldn't recommend it.

    (2)

  • Peter A.

    Forget the other knuckle head reviews on this place, it is the best dock side dining in Seattle and the food is always good. I have been going here since 1993 and they never disappoint me, NEVER. I really like the sea planes and you will not find better cooked seafood in Seattle. I am amazed at some of the reviews on this site, it is as if some people don't even know what a five star anything is. Well Chandlers is there and has always been there in my view. And I have been eating out on business now all over the world for 21 years. I can tell you what a five star is anywhere!

    (5)

  • Peter L.

    Although I have not had a full dinner here yet, I have enjoyed the happy hours many times, and with two happy hours a day (a second happy hour starts at 9:00), it adds up! $3 drafts and half off appetizers sound standard, but the quality is better. My favorite is the Dungeness Crab Leg Cocktail, and at half off, it's a steal. The calamari is solid, and the yellowtail sashimi is also quite good. Looking forward to dinner one day as well, as they have quite a few variety of crabs from across the US. And if this wasn't enough, the lake side location is awesome year round, with tables outdoor for the summer and a nice fireplace in the lounge for the rest of the year. It's not as happening as Blue Water or Joey's, but a great place to hang out with a small group.

    (4)

  • Diana L.

    I have long been a fan of this place - they have Oyster Hour for pity sake! Cheap, raw, intoxicating oysters for three whole hours! Woo-hoo! The location is wunderbar too - try to get down there on a hot summer night and eat on the deck ~ ahhhh...it's things like that that keep me from moving to North County San Diego. Just the memory of it gets me over the March hump every year. My absolute favorite thing there and absolutely my favorite soup in all the land is the Whiskey Dungeness Crab Soup. This stuff is insane - so much better than your average bisque. Cream based, tons of Paprika, whiskey and giant chunks of crab. Ok - mouth now filled with saliva just thinking about it. My other current fav is the Hamachi sashimi appetizer - served up with avocado, onions and Ponzu and then topped with Tobiko and Bonito flakes. Heaven - decadent fish heaven. I feel like a star eating this - with a Lemongrass Dry Soda of course. Everything on the menu is good - preparations are creative, but rarely over done. The freshness of their product is enhanced by the accompaniments - not over powered by them. Given that it's a link in the chain of the Schwartz Brother Dynasty, it's very impressive. Hard to believe that food of this caliber comes from the same place that so many boxed lunches do.

    (5)

  • Miwa A.

    My husband and I came for Valentine's Day and the overall experience was a treat. Our waitress Maria was great--great service, great descriptions of the food, overall a lovely person. The Whiskey Crab soup was very tasty. The salad...it was a salad. Not special, but not bad. We really enjoyed the crab mac 'n cheese. The crab steam basket dish was also tasty. AND...we tried the crab ice cream. It was good! It had more of an "essence" of crab versus an actual flavor of crab--the honey was the strongest flavor of the ice cream.

    (4)

  • Kevin S.

    Chandler's is one of my favorite seafood restaurants in Seattle for entertaining business partners or visitors as the restaurant has a great view of lake union and an excellent shellfish menu for those itching for crab. Happy hour is great and runs 4-6 and 9:30 till close on weekdays. It features $3 beers and half off appetizers. Which is quite a good deal considering their appetizers are quite pricy. Parking in their lot will be about $3 unless you're lucky enough to find street parking.

    (4)

  • David M.

    Wow - I have had more great seafood in the past 6 months than I had in the previous six years! I happened to be in the area of Chandler's with my wife. Our son was in preschool for the day, so we decided to take the opportunity to enjoy a nice lunch together. We arrived at 11:30 a.m., so we had our choice of seating and sat next to the window, looking out on the lake and the boats on a rare, sunny November day. Like so many other Seattle-area restaurants, Chandler's has a great selection of oysters-on-the-half-shell, which we love. After polishing those off, along with an excellent bloody mary, we each had some whiskey crab soup. I had never had this kind of soup before, so it was a treat to find something new and tasty. My main course was the cioppino. At least they called it cioppino. It looked more like bouillabaisse to me. I asked the waiter about this, who in turn checked with the chef. Apparently, the two dishes are very similar but the cioppino is spicier. (Ok, if you say so.) Anyhoo... regardless, it was delicious. The dish was absolutely brimming over with crab claws, shrimp, scallops, and clams in a delicious broth. No stinginess with the seafood here. Bottom line: excellent food and drink, good service, and views of the lake. Not bad at all. The only thing that might give some people pause is that, while it's not exorbitantly priced, it ain't exactly cheap (~$100, including tip, for the lunch-for-two described above), either. Also, I don't know what it's like in the evening, but the lunchtime crowd during the week is definitely all business. We heard sales meetings, interviews, and miscellaneous other biz-talk going on all around us. I guess that's either a bonus or a knock, depending on your situation. In any case, we will be back. UPDATE: In case anyone cares, I found a good description of the difference between cioppino and bouillabaisse here: everything2.org/index.pl… Specifically, the article says: "The primary difference between cioppino and bouillabaisse is that cioppino has a true tomato base, while bouillabaisse has a "white" base with saffron and a few tomatoes thrown in for good measure. (I think of bouillabaisse as cioppino's snooty French cousin.)"

    (4)

  • Angela T.

    I didn't give this 5 stars only because I have never gone here for a meal - only happy hour. But man, their happy hour is delish! This is one of my favorite summer time happy hour spots. Sitting out on the deck in the sunshine eating some 1/2 apps. I love their clams/mussles and crab artichoke dip. Mmmm! :)

    (4)

  • Bruce S.

    I had a great business lunch. Quiet with a fantastic view. The crab Louie salad was great!

    (4)

  • Amy M.

    Hands down the best HH food we've had in Seattle in a while. Very generous portions, and everything was absolutely delicious. We had: truffle fries, crab rockefeller, scallops, and the smoked salmon rigatoni. My husband and I left stuffed, and we took a huge portion of the rigatoni home for lunch the next day. Great value for the money, and while you do pay a little bit more, the service and the food are totally worth it. Definitely will be back!

    (4)

  • Eugene C.

    I am tentatively giving this place 3 stars. I say that because my one and only experience with the restaurant comes from ordering from the restaurant week menu, which can sometimes be not truly representative of the regular menu. There is a lot to like about this place. Prime location on Lake Union with great views from the gigantic floor to ceiling windows. Outdoor patio. Casual but modern, attractive decor. This seems like it would be a great place for a happy hour or a relaxing dinner on a nice summer day. As far as the food, I was not real impressed with the whiskey crab chowder. It was definitely rich, creamy. There was a subtle hint of whiskey, but not overpowering. It was not bad, just not that special. For my main course I had grilled salmon over cabbage and spaetzle. This was garnished with some vinegar based? sauce, which I was not crazy about. The fish was just okay and the accompaniments did not really excite me. Again, just did not seem that special. Dessert was a molten chocolate cake with ice cream. Yet again, no wow factor. Not real impressed with the food, but I was impressed with the restaurant and will likely give it another chance but order something different next time.

    (3)

  • Holly G.

    If you're feeling extra spendy and it's a special occasion, this is a great place to come. Cozy and sophisticated atmosphere, amazing food, and friendly staff. And they have round tables for big groups, which I love (instead of long rectangles). Last time I came I got the salmon with butternut squash risotto and it was amazing. Definitely not somewhere you're going to come frequently (just because of the price), but worth the tab for a very special occasion (or if you're not paying!).

    (5)

  • kate q.

    This is the BEST place to meet a few friends for a lazy summer night! Their happy hour is amazing and starts at 9pm. You can sit outside by the fire and watch the boats and water and the food has always been good.....and we should know, we've met friends there over 40 times.... In the winter you can sit inside the bar area also by a fire. They have great martinis too! Try the tempura roll.

    (5)

  • Julie R.

    I went here twice in high school for dinner before prom and homecoming. I felt really stupid being so dressed up, but it was nice experience and they were so kind to us and our special occasion and sat us by the window and treated us well. I liked the view of Lake Union, and I love it when the lights slowly dim on as the sun sets. THE place for crab! I tried to avoid as I sat there in my stuffy prom dress, but my date could not resisted and eagerly put on the big plastic bib. Such a nice high school memory!

    (4)

  • Rich B.

    I've been here before during a more formal setting, which was fine. However, their happy hour hors d'Å“uvres were beyond awful. There's some down time between the breakfast crowd and the dinner setup where you can only order off the appetizer and drink menu. Well, just come back later.

    (2)

  • Jonny H.

    The crab was really good, but the steak was nothing special. It was also very expensive for an A-OK meal. The view was GREAT and the service was Very Good. I wouldn't come here again for steak, but if I want to have crab it's the place to go (but you'll get a much better deal if you pick up the crab at the Public Market and eat it at home).

    (3)

  • Pat R.

    On our way north from SeaTac so suggested to hubs that we go out to lunch in the South Lake Union area. Route was a bit congested and lots of roadwork but we ended up near Daniel's Broiler and Chandler's Crabhouse. Daniel's closed for lunch so we wandered over to Chandler's. Our lucky day - Seattle skies were bright blue, lots of seaplanes in and out and we were seated beside each other so we both looked north on the lake. Our server was superb. We ordered wine and beer first - both good and there quickly. My hubs ordered the seared ahi tuna and it was simply delicious! So fresh with wasabi and pickled ginger. We both loved it! I ordered 4 oysters on the half shell - they were very good. Rolls were warm and butter was topped with coral seasalt and that was a treat in itself! We then ordered a Cesar salad with shrimp and deep friend king crab legs. Shrimp covered the entire salad which had the best dressing ever. Slight bit of anchovies in the dressing made it just so good! Croutons had lots of garlic - the whole presentation and taste were fabulous. King crab legs were delish too! Meanwhile server was quietly there but unobtrusive and perfect! We had creme brulee for dessert and did not disappoint. Very very good experience all the way around! We will be back.

    (5)

  • David D.

    While in town, I was looking for a good steak and seafood joint. I was not disappointed. The dungeness crab cakes were packed tight and amazing. The steak is also good but not the best. The service was good. I would definitely come back after trying a few other places.

    (3)

  • Dee W.

    We are visiting seattle and asked for a recommendation of a good seafood restaurant that isn't too fancy and kid friendly. A local recommended Chandlers. We decided to try. first we called to see if we needed reservations and was told it was highly recommended. Called at 5pm and asked for a reservation for 6pm that same evening. After pulling into the parking lot and finding no cars and we had to pay $5 just to park should have been my first clue. Once inside we were greeted by a very gracious host. I immediately sensed this was not a family restaurant. It is very upscale. Beautiful setting on the water. The food was good. My son and I ordered crab legs @ $70 a plate plus drinks and sides. It's a very nice place to dine we just were not expecting this level of cost. We just wanted to enjoy some fresh crab. This a more of a fine dining, corporate, couple or special event kind of restaurant. I wish some previous reviewers would have identified the cost and level of dini g the restaurant is. This is why I am leaving a review. The food was really good and the service was everything you would expect from a high end place but its not a family place and definitely not a medium priced restaurant.

    (4)

  • Alan S.

    As a visitor from Maui, I was excited to grind the fresh King salmon. It was dry, not fresh and boring. A real disappointment for $34 price. The lowest price for a glass of wine was 9 bucks. Looks fancy but lack the substance for good reasonably priced Seattle seafood.

    (2)

  • Jay C.

    This review is based solely on the one time I went during stone crab season. Our table of 8 shared a bunch of different kinds of crab, all fabulous. My pick was stone crab, which is expensive but SO good, and you don't kill the crabs to get it! Bonus! Few places have it in Seattle during the short season... so if you can, try it!

    (5)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :11:30 am - 10
  • Mon : 11:30 am - 10

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : Yes
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Brunch, Dinner
    Parking : Private Lot
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : No
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Classy
    Noise Level : Average
    Alcohol : Full Bar
    Outdoor Seating : Yes
    Wi-Fi : Free
    Has TV : Yes
    Dogs Allowed : No
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : No

Chandler’s Crabhouse

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