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 eat here at least once a week. My favorite place for Smoked Salmon Chowder. Lots of unique items in their marketplace as well. Love this place
Loved this place! Food was amazing! Highly recommend!!
I don’t even have to bother writing about each thing we ate — everything was absolutely amazing. Northwest Salmon Smokehouse has such an eclectic ambiance. Knowing it was once a women’s clothing store, I could almost picture the mannequins that once stood all around me. The space feels nostalgic yet fresh at the same time.

We had the pleasure of meeting the owner, who handcrafts most of what you see there with his own two hands — you can truly taste the care and craftsmanship. Local smoked wild salmon, fresh clam chowder, tender brisket and pulled pork A must-try spot in this charming old-fashioned little town existing in a modern world.
Excellent restaurant! Im celiac and always looking for safe places to eat. The servers are knowledgeable and the staff went out of their way to serve me gluten free. Try their awesome bakers, Super! The Smoked Salmon, Tuna, Brisket, and Pulled Pork is all GF too. And today they had GF Peanut Butter Pie! The Chili is GF and delicious! Definitely a place to visit if you are or aren’t GF! I will eat here again!!!
I visited here for lunch for the first time meeting with friends who frequent this place regularly. From the moment I arrived, I was welcomed by the owner who made feel appreciated for coming in and shared with me food choices, how they prepare all of their food from scratch. I had the homemade clam chowder and smoked salmon salad. My friends had the tuna melt and bbq brisket baked potato. The food was incredibly fresh, delicious, and everyone had a wonderful meal. The owner, who also cooks and serves food, was attentive and very kind, warm, and welcoming. The restaurant is very open, bright, and clean. This place is a hidden gem. 5 stars all day and I rarely give reviews.
Such a great experience!! First time here & let me tell you, i will be back, amazing food & atmosphere. 10/10 the food was soo good! If your in the area & looking for a great place to find something tasty stop by!!
Visited because we love bbq and we love salmon soooo....yeah it was perfect. Ordered pulled pork, generous portion, tender and delicious. My table mates, who are big eaters, ordered the Mac n cheese, one with salmon, one with pork...they walked away full and satisfied. Will definitely be coming back!
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.
The bbq pork mac n cheese was wonderful, I can’t wait to try more food here!!🧀
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!!
Wow! What an amazing place! Food was amazing, service was awesome, atmosphere was clean and neat. A+++
This place is ABSOLUTELY delicious!! 10/10 for sure
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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
Chowder so good, salmon panini saved my life on a road trip. I wish I lived closer to this place oh my god
What a great place. The owners are wonderful people and the food was outstanding. It is also a unique and inviting artisan shop. Just a great place to spend an evening with family.
I love this place!!! Obsessed!
Just wow. So delicious! You know what you’re doing here. Stopped in while on a roadtrip, I hope to return for some More of your smoked goods.
What an amazing place with amazing food.
This place made the best mac n cheese I've ever had, I added the pulled pork to mine. Thankyou for the awesome experience and friendly energy! I will be back! Big shout out to Frank for taking good care of me. You rock! See you again soon!
Good chili and the pork nachos are great.
I went here and it was genuinely some of the best food to ever grace my mouth. Lovely stuff
Excellent food, excellent service, while also offering a wide variety of snacks, and other products made by small business owners. We need more places like this.
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.
I got their amazing smoked salmon panini that came with whatever side they had to choose from and I got the side salad. Even the ranch on the salad was so good and unique. My husband and I shared the mac n cheese with added smoked brisket. Everything was just super good!!! Their customer service was wonderful to top it off! There’s also a cute little gift shop type area inside it. It is our new favorite place to eat!
Immediately when you walk in you’re greeted with friendly faces!
The food is incredible! Service was amazing, we will definitely be making the drive and come back
Love the owners, super chill down to earth, but what makes this place special is the bombastic food sheee
This place deserves more love, really delicious and unique food options.
Oh my holy goodness it was so good! I cant stop thinking about it. That plump juicy kielbasa, grilled to perfection, the crisp buttery bread, melted cheesiness, and fresh toppings. Just. So. Good.
I’ve never had better Mac and Cheese in my life!
Epic spot for lunch and good vibes, we will be back for some delicious brisket, tuna melt, and local honey.
Amazing people work there very very nice
This place was great! Really fresh salad, really good ranch dressing, outstanding chowder, and smokey grilled cheese hit the spot. I'm so sad this place is two hours away from where I live.
Food was amazing! The wait was short and serves were on top of there game!
Best food ever !!!!
Love this place! Everything tastes fantastic. Even the coffee. And the service is excellent!
Stop scrolling and look at this spread.

I cannot even begin to tell you how amazing this food tastes. We’ve been here about 5 times now, and we have never been disappointed. It is officially our favorite "slice of yumminess!"
​The highlights (that actually lasted long enough for a photo):
​🐟 The Fish Tater (A total must-try!)
​🧀 Loaded Mac & Cheese with Pulled Pork
​🥪 Pulled Pork Panini
​We had a few other things that were equally incredible, but we ate them too fast to take pictures! 😅
​What makes this place truly special is the wonderful couple that owns it. They do all the cooking and baking themselves, and they treat you like old friends the moment you walk through the door.
​You seriously have to give this place a try—you will not regret it!
​#SupportLocal #Foodie #HiddenGem #BestEats
Seriously delicious! Glad we found this local restaurant for a late lunch. Everything we tried was to die for good. Fresh made, great quality meats, fantastic flavor. We shared the pulled pork panini and the brisket chili…oh my gosh good! We sampled the salmon chowder which was also delicious. Meats were tender and flavorful smoked in house!

Definitely give this place a try. The owner was also very informative, and helpful. We will definitely be back!
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!
Well done chowder with just the right balance and flavor— all with a bit of a warm kick thrown in there. Gorgeous smoked salmon. Solid joint.
Laid back atmosphere, friendly service and at least the smoked salmon chowder is phenomenal, I have no doubt everything on the menu is just as phenomenal! Highly recommend!
Love Salmon Spread! And Smoked Salmon, Salmon Chowder & NEW Brisket Chili is bomb!
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.
This place does not miss. Frank’s Platter is unreal — I’m still thinking about the brisket (easily the best brisket ever). The mac n cheese is dangerously good and absolutely not meant to be shared. Great food, great vibes, and the market inside is adorable. Will be back hungry and with zero self-control 🫡
Frank was kind enough to offer me a sample of his staple chowder and let me tell you what, ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! not to mention frank is extremely approachable /very community focused! Don’t walk RUN to go get yourself a helping! Some of the best salmon chowder to keep you hummin’ on a long day!
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. 🙌👏
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!
Holy Smokes this place was good! That chowder packs a punch! And the Kielbasa knocked my gal darn socks off. I'm sitting here drooling just thinking about it. Great service, awesome shop, worth every penny.

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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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