Duke‘s Chowder House coming to Shilshole Bay Marina

The Port of Seattle Commission voted today to execute a ground lease for construction of a new building featuring Duke’s Chowder House, an iconic Seattle eatery. 

The location is adjacent to Shilshole Bay Marina docks in the central plaza area.  Design and permitting work will start immediately, with construction anticipated to start mid-2018, and a mid-2019 restaurant opening.

“We’re thrilled to have Duke’s Chowder House at Shilshole Bay Marina,” said Port of Seattle Commission President Tom Albro.  “This offers visiting recreational boaters, live-aboards, and the community a great local eating option at an incomparable location.”

Duke’s is a local, family-owned enterprise that currently operates in six different neighborhood locations in the Puget Sound area.  Duke’s has sustained and nurtured their concept for over 39 years, keeping current and innovative with food, decor, training, and maintaining a family quality with their employees.

The 6,500 square foot restaurant area will allow Duke’s to construct a 5,000 square foot restaurant/bar and 1,500 square foot outdoor deck and seating area.  The lease is for 20 years, with a 10-year option to extend, at $125,000 a year rent.

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