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

Eric L.
6 months ago
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
Gladys T.
3 months ago
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.
Deanna Y.
3 months ago
I had the salmon quiche and seafood chowder. They were both delicious! Between the wonderful food and the souvenir area i recommend stopping by and checking it out.
Donna M.
2 months ago
We really loved this place and will look forward to going back. The food was delicous the Salmon Chowder is so good and filing. The smoke salmon is probably the best I've had in a while. A lovely place to sit and visit with family and friends and enjoy a great meal.
Joe C.
3 months ago
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.
Stanley Y.
6 months ago
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.
Elizabeth M.
4 months ago
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.
Alex C.
6 months ago
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!
Inu A.
7 months ago
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.
Michael P.
4 months ago
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.
Daniel B.
1 month ago
Food was great meat feel apart everything was cooked perfectly perfect friendly service felt like a home environment
Jason G.
2 months ago
The salmon chowder was to die for. I wish I had gotten more of that. The fish lover's panini was a bit heavy handed on the mayo and the tuna in it was nothing special. The smoked salmon was great though. They also must have run out of those nice looking pickle spears because I just got three slices of pickles.
Devon C.
1 month ago
We stopped by here for a late lunch on a whim while rockhounding in the area and WOW. Everyone in our group was extremely happy with their food. We tried both the clam and salmon chowders (incredible), a smoked brat and brisket panini. Our teenager liked the sandwich so much he ordered a second. It's been months and we've been craving it so much, I had to write a review. The owner and his staff were so friendly too. We will definitely be back!
Bio B.
3 months ago
I'm thoroughly impressed with this place! 🤩 The food is always amazing, and I highly recommend it. 👌.
Darrel P.
2 months ago
My pulled pork sandwich was puny but my wife's brisket pannini was nice sized
D P.
5 months ago
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.
Kevin E.
4 months ago
Got the epic spud! It was delicious and weighed like 4lbs!
Connie R.
3 weeks ago
Best ever place to eat. Great food, service and atmosphere. Everything tastes great! Enjoy the people who work here!
Mako
2 weeks ago
We were driving through from Oregon and stopped here looking for something to eat—and what a great find! We ordered the baked potato with brisket and smoked salmon, and it was absolutely delicious! 🤤 The house potato dressing was AMAZING, and the baked potato was a great size. We were so stuffed that we couldn’t even finish the carrot cake 🍰, which seemed to be a favorite among everyone in the restaurant! The homemade white chocolate macadamia cookies were SO good! 🍪 Definitely worth stopping by if you’re passing through! 👍
Jay Q.
4 months ago
Excellent service and delicious food! Don’t think twice.
dustin D.
2 months ago
Highly recommend. Great food and amazing service! Very clean restaurant as well! I highly recommend!!
Latonya F.
2 months ago
Best smoked salmon and brisket ever! Everything was amazing. We are from Tacoma and this beat every place there. We got the charcuterie board, smoked salmon panini, smoked salmon mac n cheese, and brisket bake potato. The portions are big and the ingredients taste fresh. They have a store of yummy snacks and local honey. We will definitely be stopping through on our trips. I’m adding pics but we did start eating before I took them 😂
Wesley Y.
2 months ago
This place has lots of great treats and dishes for you to enjoy. We got the special sampler platter which had plenty of brisket, pulled pork, sausages, pickles, toast, and more to enjoy. Each part is full of lot of flavor and dedication. Perfect for a group of 3-4. The tuna and salmon sandwich is also very delicious, and has a nice deep smokiness to it. And we had the chocolate cake and carrot cake for dessert which were amazing. Each one were so soft and had lots of wonderful flavor in them, and a perfect way to end the meal. Our servers were very considerate and very informative about the food, and treated us with lots of kindness and sincerity. There is also a great shop built into the store so make sure to check it out!
Latonya F.
2 months ago
Best smoked salmon and brisket ever! Everything was amazing. We are from Tacoma and this beat every place there. We got the charcuterie board, smoked salmon panini, smoked salmon mac n cheese, and brisket bake potato. The portions are big and the ingredients taste fresh. They have a store of yummy snacks and local honey. We will definitely be stopping through on our trips. I’m adding pics but we did start eating before I took them 😂
Sally S.
4 weeks ago
Exceptional service and food. My husband and I especially enjoyed the warm welcome. The salmon chowder was award winning and the burnt ends brisket stuffed in a pretzel bun was out of this world. I would highly recommend this restaurant if you’re in Chehalis area.

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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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