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

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!
Excellent food and service. I'm glad to find this hidden gem in Centralia and will definitely visit it again.

We stopped by Centralia for lunch on the way to Portland. It's a beautiful historical little town. The restaurant has that old dinner kind of charm, with dining area at one side and local products are the other side.

We ordered pulled pork sandwich, fish sandwich and smoke salmon chowder. The food is surprisingly good.

Pulled pork is very tender, moisture and balanced flavor. We had lots of pulled pork before and this definitely rated one of the best ones. We asked the staff if it's dry rub or wet marinated. He explained to us in detail that how they dry rub and smoke the meat for 6 hours, then put it in the beef broth for four hours, then slow cook it until it's very tender. The whole process takes more than 12 hours. From the way he described it. You can tell he's very passionate about what he's doing. That's very impressive.

The fish sandwich is delicious and well executed. Lots of tuna, smoke salmon, well seasoned and balanced. Panini bread is grilled crispynamd provided isolation of moisture. Not soggy at all all the way to the end. Very satisfying fish to bread ratio. They definitely put thoughts into this dish.

Smoke salmon chowder is good comfort food. Big chunky smoke salmon and potatoes in the thick chowder. Flavor is well balanced. You can taste a little sweetness combined with salty smoke salmon. Quite satisfying in cold rainy day.

I took their recommendation of carrot cake, which I quite, "ranked second in the county". It does not disappoint. The texture is excellent, very moisture, dense and not falling apart. Right amount of sweetness. It does not use sugar icing. Instead it used cream with a little yogurt taste, which balance out the sweetness and dense texture of the cake itself. Excellent execution.

I will definitely visit them again, to try their brisket.
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 🫡
If you like smoked brisket these people have it dialed in!
The bbq pork mac n cheese was wonderful, I can’t wait to try more food here!!🧀
Best food ever !!!!
Wow! What an amazing place! Food was amazing, service was awesome, atmosphere was clean and neat. A+++
Wow. Tuna sandwich amazing, smoked salmon chowder amazing.
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!
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.
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.
Amazing food, house made condiments, secret recipes. This place takes the cake!
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!!!
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!!
Loved this place! Food was amazing! Highly recommend!!
The only restaurant around that I will never get tired of. Everything on the menu is AMAZING! My go to is the Epic Baker. The owners are awesome and always make sure you're well taken care of. Great coffee, a cold case of smoked fish/cheeses, and they have to die for deserts. Can't wait to come back to try the sampler platter! Cannot say enough good things about this place.
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.
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.
Chowder so good, salmon panini saved my life on a road trip. I wish I lived closer to this place oh my god
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!
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.
Good chili and the pork nachos are great.
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.
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!
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
Nice place. Good food. Interesting goods in the local artisan market
I’ve never had better Mac and Cheese in my life!
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!
Delicious smoked meats and friendly service, had a great time. The shop has fun local items too.
This place is ABSOLUTELY delicious!! 10/10 for sure
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.
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!
Friday is clam chowder day ..and holy smokes...it is THE BEST Clam chowder I have ever eaten. The Mac and cheese was devine! We will be back...*forever customers!! ❤️
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Food was amazing! The wait was short and serves were on top of there game!
Epic spot for lunch and good vibes, we will be back for some delicious brisket, tuna melt, and local honey.
Love this place! Everything tastes fantastic. Even the coffee. And the service is excellent!
Such a amazing place, with 10 outta 10 food The friendliness staff. If you havent tried the smoked salmon chowder your missing out.

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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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