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

Danielle and Frank have opened up an amazing little restaurant here. I first went several weeks ago and tried the chowder and the Mac and cheese, and knew I'd be back. Their smoked salmon is great, but then I tried the pulled pork and knew this was my new weekly spot. Its hard to pick which I'll get each week! Sometimes I have to go twice so I can have more than one option. Add some mac'n'cheese to the pulled pork potato for a real treat! Service is also always great, Danielle really went out of her way to get to know my preferences and even when I forgot to ask for no onions she always remembers. Don't miss out on this new gem in downtown chehalis!
The smoked salmon chowder is divine! I've had the pleasure of having lunch here a few times, and it really should be a weekly lunch stop. Everything I've tried has been SO good. I really enjoyed the Tuna Melt and the Smoked Salmon Panini. My mouth is watering as I'm typing this. Also, what a great place to get a gift! Their artisan market has cool unique gifts from local artists and yummy treats and trinkets to please the best of them. So happy to have them in our community! Kind hearted owners too.
Amazing brisket that’s juicy and falls apart, delicious chowder and chili. The owner truly takes pride in the craft and it shows. Best bbq in the PNW
This is an unbelievable spot to get some unbelievable food. Not to mention that the owner will come around and personally review it and ensure that you're having a great experience. Five stars for sure. 10 if I could give it.
This place is like no other ive seen. Super good food and great service. There potatoes and mac and cheese are the best ive had and could eat them everyday! Cooks make great food and the staff is so sweet.
Nice place. Good food. Interesting goods in the local artisan market
Finally found a place in Washington state that makes clam chowder WITHOUT bacon. Yummy.
This place is absolutely fabulous. We stumbled upon it on the way from Seattle to Portland and we'll 100% come back to visit. The owners, a cute married couple, are super nice and welcoming.
Came from yelm for a soccer game, had to stop for gas decided to try it. Was a fantastic idea because this place rules. Great food, service, and prices. Definitely making this a normal stop for us.
Love the food there, good quality, and top tier service and the dishwasher in the back is kinda handsome.
I love this restaurant because from the moment I stepped inside, I have never been disappointed. The food consistently exceeds expectations, easily deserving a rating of 1000/10. I highly recommend this place not only for its exceptional cuisine but also for the warm and attentive service.
We stopped here for lunch on our way to Portland, we are traveling across the country from east to west and this has been the best food we had on this trip. The salmon is exceptionally well made. Excellent smokiness and doneness. They make their mac and cheese with smoked cheese that gives it amazing depth. Check out their market too for condiments.
I'm thoroughly impressed with this place! 🤩 The food is always amazing, and I highly recommend it. 👌.
Amazing food and an even better staff! Best restaurant In Washington!
We pulled into this smokehouse on a whim during our drive from Seattle to Portland, and it ended up being one of the best food decisions I’ve made in a long time. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, and every dish we tried was spot‑on.

We ordered the chowder, the mac n cheese, and a panini sandwich (all with smoked salmon), and all were excellent, but two things really stood out. The mac n cheese was on another level, topped with smoked cheese that exploded with flavor in every bite. This elevated my mac n cheese experience to a level that I never expected. And the panini? The smoked salmon mix was so well balanced that every bite tasted just as good as the last. No uneven flavors, no surprises, just perfectly blended, smoky, savory goodness.

This place turned a simple road‑trip stop into a standout food memory. Highly recommend dropping by if you’re anywhere near the area.
Genuinely some of the best food we've had in a while. The food was well cooked and well seasoned. We both thought the smoked salmon chowder was the best we've had. We both felt at home and welcomed by the staff.
Blew us away. We were expecting a good meal based on reviews and we’re impressed even more. We live in Texas and the brisket was fantastic. The kielbasa was fantastic as well.
Just incredible food! Everyone in my family got a different dish and everyone loved it. The smoked meat was great, the potatoes were huge and delicious, the mac and cheese was on point and the hot dog was very filling. I feel like you definitely get a lot of food for the price. The restaurant is really nice and has a ton of cool artisan and local goods inside as well. Definitely recommend stopping by.
I can't believe how good the food is here. I highly recommend their sandwiches and BBQ.
My wife and I came here for lunch. The food was served fast, with good portions, and it was one of the best hotdogs I've had (the foot-long). The restaurant is in a cool location downtown. There were also lots of other little items in the restaurant.
Delicious smoked meats and friendly service, had a great time. The shop has fun local items too.
The food was beyond delicious!! I ordered several different things, and all of them were amazing. The staff was also incredibly nice. I don't eat out a lot, but I would most definitely come back here.
Such a amazing place, with 10 outta 10 food The friendliness staff. If you havent tried the smoked salmon chowder your missing out.
Driving through town and saw good reviews online. Decided to stop in for salads to go. Tuna salad and brisket salad were amazing !! The store is very cute and sells many PNW products such as local meats, popcorn, jams, beers etc! Clean shop and great service .
Stopped to have lunch during our roadtrip and was pleasantly surprised to find this amazing place. I ordered their fan-favorite Mac n Cheese with smoked salmon, it was so delicious! Even with the regular lunch portion, it was enough for both lunch and dinner for me. My husband ordered one of their May specials and the sausage with smoked brisket chili was amazing too! Got to chat with the chef owner and he was so nice and welcoming, very thoughtful too! Really enjoyed our time here, and would recommend this place 100%.
Stopped here by chance, got a BBQ samplers lunch, and absolutely loved the food, atmosphere, and owners!
Incredible award winning smoked salmon chowder it to live for!! Great atmosphere and staff! Wonderful locally sourced.
The best Mac and cheese I've ever had !
The salmon chowder is absolutely to DIE for.
Great location and fantastic atmosphere.
Best smoked salmon I've ever had hands down. Super moist and salty and sweet. Pulled pork Mac and cheese was so creamy and smokey. A must see if ur coming thru chehalis. 5 ⭐ all the way from the food to the service. Excellent!!!! owners. Very great addition to downtown Chehalis.
The owners of smokehouse are passionate, professional and they know what the community wants to eat!! I’ve been there several times and have brought friends! If you haven’t tried their food, get there!! You won’t be disappointed!!
The Mac and cheese is great! Definitely a must try! Workers are very friendly and service is super welcoming!
Wow. Tuna sandwich amazing, smoked salmon chowder amazing.
Excellent service and delicious food! Don’t think twice.
What a great find! Stopped here about 4pm on Saturday and it wasn’t crowded at all. I requested a small sample of the salmon so my husband could try it and the owner, Frank?, was very accommodating which I really appreciated. I had the kid’s macaroni and cheese and a cup of chowder and it was delicious! My husband also had the chowder and a small dinner salad.
Strongly recommend this establishment and will definitely be back.
Oh, and there was also a nice selection of local honey, which I did purchase one of and a variety of other tasty treats.
Good food, good service. That’s rare now a days so I can appreciate the hospitality
I came in earlier this year and wow! Let me tell you, the smokiness of the salmon, the chowder and food blew me away! Love the small town feel of this restaurant. Spots like this are very few. I’d recommend this spot to anyone.
Got the epic spud! It was delicious and weighed like 4lbs!

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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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