Iconic Pike Place lunch counter for grilled seafood sandwiches and chowder; food is fresh and flavorful but pricing and seating are tight, with occasional service rough edges.
Market Grill delivers solid neighborhood quality anchored by strong food quality—particularly the signature blackened salmon sandwich and herb-forward chowder—and efficient counter service that keeps lines moving. However, inconsistent execution with seasoning and cooking variability, combined with very limited seating and occasional brusque service during rushes, prevents grade A territory. A reliable Pike Place Market stop for fresh seafood, but not a destination establishment.
One caveat: Seating is very limited; many diners stand or find seats elsewhere in the market