A chalkboard menu in a restaurant or bar with colorful writing listing various drink options, including classic beach bucket, green gummy bear, sharkbite, Bermuda triangle, and berita, with descriptions and prices. There is a mounted fish above the c
A bowl of chopped leafy lettuce topped with shredded crab, diced cucumbers, chopped green onions, sliced cherry tomato, a scoop of potato salad, and croutons, on a wooden table.
Two colorful drinks in large plastic buckets with straws, on a table, both topped with fruit slices and branded with Wally's Chowder House logo.
Inside a restaurant with wooden decor, a large fish sculpture hangs from the ceiling, and there are colorful glass buoys hanging on the side. Several people are dining, and sunlight streams through large windows.
A bowl of creamy clam chowder garnished with herbs and black pepper, placed on a blue plate with a spoon, on a wooden table.
Exterior view of Wally's Chowder House restaurant with a parking lot in front, cars parked, and a sign displaying 'Fresh Razor Clams' against a partly cloudy sky.
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Welcome to Wally’s Chowder House

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

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

OPEN DAILY | 11AM - 10PM

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For more than 30 years, Wally's Chowder House has been a gathering place for the Des Moines community. Since opening in 1993, we've welcomed generations of families, friends, and travelers looking for hearty seafood, award-winning clam chowder, and a
We are THE place to be for tonight's Round of 16 match! The US Men take on Belgium at 5pm while we have Happy Hour 3-6pm and our famous All-You-Can-Eat special for $5 off on Mondays. Game will be shown on multiple TVs with full sound. Coldest beer i
We may have new ownership, but the heart of Wally's is still the same💙 The incredible crew you know and love is still here, serving up great food, big smiles, and the welcoming atmosphere that makes this place feel like home. They're the reason Wall
At Wally’s, we take our seafood seriously. Whether it’s flaky Arctic cod, fresh ling cod, salmon, halibut, sweet clams, oysters, or scallops, we hand dip it, fry it to crispy golden perfection, and serve it piping hot with fries and our f
We keep hearing that food option close too early now. Not us. You asked, we listened: we’re now open until 10pm daily with the full menu and bar. Come for dinner and stay a little longer! #wallyschowderhouse #desmoines #eatlocalwa #chowder #op
It’s a busy day for soccer fans! Come and watch all the games with us today and enjoy our hearty happy hour from 3-6pm 💙⚽️ #wallyschowderhouse #desmoines #soccerseattle #eatlocalwa #bestchowderintown
Big game energy is taking over Wally’s Chowder House tomorrow, Friday, 6/19! 💥 Catch USA vs. Australia in the World Cup at 12:00 PM, then stick around for the Mariners vs. Red Sox at 7:10 PM.  With 6 big screens, cold drinks, and the be
Welcome Hold Fast Hospitality Group to Wally’s Chowder House! Wally’s has been part of the Des Moines waterfront community since 1993, and for years before that as Moby Doug’s. We are proud to be known for great seafood, especial
Join us this weekend to celebrate MOM and how amazing she is!🌸❤️💯