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What Lewis County keeps saying about the family-owned smokehouse on Market Blvd.

The award wall

Voted, and voted again.

KMNT Country’s Listeners’ Choice 2026 brought home wins across five categories: Seafood, Fine Dining Restaurant, All-Around Restaurant, Wine Selection, and Place to Buy a Unique Gift. That follows Listeners’ Choice honors in 2025, Best of Lewis County recognition in 2025 and 2026, and a BusinessRate Best of 2026 award for Restaurant in Chehalis.

The award wall: KMNT Listeners' Choice 2026 frames and medals
BusinessRate Best of 2026 award, Restaurant, Chehalis Washington
KMNT Listeners' Choice 2026 Seafood award with winner medal
KMNT Listeners' Choice 2026 Place to Buy a Unique Gift award

Local coverage

In the Chronicle.

The Daily Chronicle

Northwest Salmon Smokehouse and Artisan Market to open at former Bartel’s location in Chehalis

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The Daily Chronicle

Northwest Salmon Smokehouse and Artisan Market opens to crowds in downtown Chehalis

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The Daily Chronicle

Northwest Salmon Smokehouse to celebrate six months of business in Chehalis

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The Daily Chronicle

In focus: Northwest Salmon Smokehouse celebrates six months of business in Chehalis

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Come taste why.