Welcome to Northwest Salmon Smokehouse!

Home Of the
best smoked salmon

CAFE:

10am – 5pm (Tues-Thurs)

10am – 6pm (Fri-Sat)

Artisan market:

10am – 5pm (Tues-Thurs)

9am – 6pm (Fri-Sat)

Farmers Market:

Starting late Fall

Testimonials

what our customers are saying

I love this place!!! Obsessed!
Darnell and I enjoyed Beef Brisket with Mac and cheese while have a refreshing KombuchaLuv Ginger Pom Kombucha.
Their take out clam chowder and carrot cake
Was a great next day treat.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 Stars – Outstanding BBQ and Smoked Meats!
We stopped in and were blown away by how good everything was. My wife had the pulled pork baked potato, and she said it was amazing — the pork was tender and moist, not just dry meat covered in sauce. You can tell they take real pride in doing it right.

I had the beef brisket panini, and honestly, it was probably the best sandwich I’ve ever had. Perfectly smoked, full of flavor, and melt-in-your-mouth good.

We’re already planning to come back soon to try their salmon chowder — if it’s anything like what we’ve had so far, it’ll be incredible.

Highly recommend this place to anyone who appreciates great BBQ and smoked meats.
— From Coeur d Alene
The food was amazing, the meat (smoked on site) fork tender and oh, so delicious! We have found our new barbecue sauce. If you ask, they will sell you a jar, dished up fresh from the kitchen.
Good and light lunch place to go. Also family friendly
Everything. All of it. Chowder, brisket, bakers, Mac and Cheese, Nachos, sandwiches. I haven't tried anything on the menu that wasn't out of this world. Oh and the Carrot Cake is #1 of all time. The service is top notch as well. You're never left hanging around waiting for a refill either.

My only complaint would be having to decide what I'm going to order. Sometimes I order a few items and take the rest home for later.
We stopped in on a whim on our drive from Forks to Ashford, and boy are we glad we did!! The food was delicious, we all enjoyed our meals. We got the fish baked potato, fish sandwich, and smoked salmon panini. The brisket chili and salmon chowder are a must-try! The milkshakes were a great dessert afterwards!! Since we were stopped on a long drive, the clean bathroom was very nice. We had a chance to meet the owner, and he was so friendly and told us so much about the dishes we were considering. This is a lovely spot, and the market inside has a great variety of food staples that would make great souvenirs. I wish we could come back here again!!
HOLY SMOKES. It took me a little while to dine here the first time given the name and that I don't care for any seafood... Now Frank and Dainelle can't get rid of me. EVERYTHING is outstanding. The service is never less than friendly and efficient. Perfect lunch spot.

Though there are many hearty options like footlong hotdogs, pulled pork or brisket loaded baked potatoes, mac and cheese, nachos, and chili in THE BEST bread bowls, there ARE lighter options that stand on their own like salads and a made from scratch salmon chowder. While their grilled chicken is a great seafood substitute this summer I've been living on the Westport tuna salad and have them throw on some pulled pork in place of the tuna. Epic. They're always willing to accommodate.

The portions are huge, big bang for your buck.

As I mentioned, I don't care for seafood, but have personally overheard the following compliments to the chef:

"I have had chowder all across the US and I can tell you, without competition, this is hands down the best chowder I have EVER had." And "I live for a well done tuna melt and pride myself on making one of the best and this tuna melt has mine beat."

OH!! And don't forget the sweet treats! You might miss them if you don't go up to the register. Big fat cookies and sometimes peanut butter fudge I can't stop thinking about.

Some people think the best local carrot cake comes from Centralia and I say, those people haven't had the carrot cake at the smokehouse!! Life changing. To die for. Need it.

Man I should start taking photos of food for yall.

Go. Just go. Go often. Try it all. Extra stars for Danielle and flamingo Fridays.
I went here and it was genuinely some of the best food to ever grace my mouth. Lovely stuff
Delicious smoked Salmon chowder & tuna melt!!! Filling & robust. The bowl comes with crackers. The service was so pleasant, courteous and prompt. The space is very clean. Prices were a nice surprise. The sweetest displays of
pleasantries on the way to the restroom offered aroma
sprays, essential oils, soaps and candles ... and other fun delights!! The restroom was very clean also. The meals arrived was fast. I will be returning for sure! Already telling family about it!!
The food portions were big, the flavors were unique and the artisan market brought a variety of PNW flair. A family of four was able to eat more than enough from two entrees. Service was a little slow at first, but they were busy. The staff was doing great, maintaining a positive attitude during what seemed like an early lunch rush.
I tried the Smoked Brisket Baker. It was a giant baked potato with smoked cheese and melt in your mouth brisket. The topper was the owners are awesome and took great care of us. We came all the way from the San Francisco Bay Area just to check it out. I was not disappointed. I sampled the kids mac and cheese and added brisket 😋, I may get the adult mac and cheese next time or the chili potato. Afterwards we did a little shopping in the Artisan Market and took home some local Washington goodies.

5 Stars from me!
This restaurant is amazing! Frank & Danielle are the sweetest, most genuine couple. Their food is soooo yummy! Absolutely love their salmon chowder, Mac & cheese with pulled pork and their paninis. They smoke all their own meats & cheeses in house. Definitely must try and then go back every week!
Amazing people work there very very nice
This is my new favorite restaurant. Everything from the salads to the salmon chowder to the mac-n-cheese is AMAZING. Staff and owner are super friendly. Also, it's a great place to buy gifts as they feature unique crafts from local artists. Definitely going back as there is more from the menu I want to try.
Still dreaming of the smoked salmon chowder! 🤤
Smoked Salmon Chowder !
And anything else but for sure the Smoked Salmon Chiwder
Amazing staff and such a wonderful place. My absolute favorite restaurant. They have the best Mac and cheese and so many great and unique options that other places around here don’t have. Go check it out asap!
Food was amazing! Met the owners, very nice hard working people. Everyone is very friendly and attentive to your needs. Lots of fun items to purchase as well. Picked up some birthday and Christmas gifts. We will be back!
Incredible salmon, chowder, fish lovers spinni is one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. great service, and if you're in downtown, this is a must see
Tuna panini is so delicious, my absolute favorite! Can only eat half, and the other half is just as good when eaten later. (No sogginess here) 😉
The Mac-n- cheese is also so amazing! Has a really good smoke flavor, perfectly balanced to perfection.
Everything that I have tried has been consistently delicious each visit.
I absolutely love the atmosphere here!
LOVE the epic baker i get it every time. its sooooo freaking delicious and flavorful. Not to mention they have THE BEST chocolate peanut butter milkshakes I have EVER had!!
This place is a must visit!!! Amazing Artisan dishes, great service and relaxed atmosphere. As an added bonus, they have awesome gluten free options!!!
Great place to eat!
The food here is delicious! We had a daddy-daughter lunch, and ordered the macaroni and cheese with brisket. Eating with kids is a gamble because they get really picky so I only ordered a medium serving (which is still a generous portion) for us to share; to be honest I was planning on eating most of it myself.... But my 8 year old barely let me have any, she loved it so much! Next time we are each getting our own plates!
The artisan market is also a great source for local items. Great for things to take home to enjoy later, or shop for gifts to share a taste of the best Lewis county has to offer.
I also recommend the smoked Gouda; it was done just right.
Great place, Fantastic food and atmosphere,. Danielle, Frank and the gang are super
THE BEST Mac and cheese!!! Would highly recommend going here for lunch/dinner or for browsing their market side!!!
They have the best Salmon Chowder I have ever had.
Good place and good food
Tried a few different things it was all good. Salmon baked potato, Mac&Cheese w/pulled pork, Fish Lovers and Clam Chowder. Everything was great and service was amazing. I am glad we got this new place in town. Definitely going back and trying more stuff.
Their Smoked Mac and Cheese is definitely the best Mac and Cheese I’ve ever had! Love it, come in a lunch size and a dinner size.
We had a late afternoon meal at Northwest Salmon Smokehouse. The salmon panini and salmon loaded potato were excellent. The salmon chowder was phenomenal. The owner and chef spent time with us explaining the different types of salmon and about his restaurant.

The atmosphere of the restaurant is very warm and comfortable. We had an outstanding experience at Northwest Salmon Smokehouse.
Best place in Lewis County!!!!
Have heard great things about this place and finally went to see what it was all about..should’ve done it sooner!! Great genuine interactions with everyone there and the food! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Proportions are enough that you will take some home for later. Hands down best carrot cake we’ve had in a while. Amazing place! Already scouting what we will try next. 🙌👏
This spot is a gem! The smoked salmon, salmon chowder, and mac and cheese are all delicious, served in generous portions with fresh, high-quality ingredients. The staff is super friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere is cozy, cute, and kid-friendly. I also loved the attached artisan market with local goods—it makes the whole experience even better.
Went there today for lunch! The mac n cheese with brisket was really good and the smoked salmon chowder was really good tooo! Great service also!
We will be back!
Love Salmon Spread! And Smoked Salmon, Salmon Chowder & NEW Brisket Chili is bomb!
Absolutely incredible food and artisan products of which the seasoning salts are my favorite! Tuscan, Rosemary/Sage, Lemon/Thyme, who knew so much flavor was available?!
The chowder really is incredible, the baked potatoes are huge and all the portions are massive really giving you a bang for your buck so to speak, I personally love the fish lover panini!

Northwest Salmon Smokehouse Cafe

The Cafe is open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and until 6:00pm on Friday and Saturday. Come and enjoy smoked salmon paninis, smokehouse baked potatoes with all the fixings and delicious smoked salmon chowder. If you are a fan of brats and dogs we’ve got you covered there too. Try our creamy smoked salmon mac and cheese or our smoked pulled pork mac and cheese you won’t leave hungry. Check the menu out for more details.

Artisan Marketplace

We open our retail space at 9 AM Tuesday through Saturday. It is in this space that you will find locally sourced treasures. handmade, quality items at your fingertips. Find handmade soaps, candles, hot sauce, locally made teas and salves, coffee, and more.

Indoor Farmers Market

We are located in the heart of downtown Chehalis. We feel very blessed with our space and love to share with our community, so we host an indoor farmers market. Get out of the weather and shop directly from local vendors. It is here you can meet some of the most talented people and buy directly from them on Fridays and Saturdays.

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