World-Famous Dungeness Crab Benedict
by Lowell's Restaurant, Pike Place Market, Seattle, Washington, USA
When you're in America's Pacific Northwest, seafood is a must, and on my first morning in the Seattle, I knew exactly where I was headed for breakfast: the iconic Lowell’s Restaurant.
Lowell's, which first opened its doors in 1957, is located inside Pike Place Market and takes up three stories overlooking Elliot Bay with a bar on the top floor. I arrived at 9am just as they were opening and got a seat by the window where I could enjoy a cup of hot coffee while waiting for my breakfast to arrive.
I had ordered Lowell's most legendary and decadent breakfast dish, their famous Dungeness crab benedict.
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| Dungeness crab benedict with hash browns at Lowell's in Pike Place Market, Seattle |
The dish started with a large slice of toasted sourdough bread, a specialty of the US west coast. The sourdough was topped with a heap of sweet, juicy Dungeness crab meat, caught fresh just outside in nearby Puget Sound.
Two wo runny-yolk poached eggs sat on top of the crab, covered in Lowell's house-made hollandaise sauce. The breakfast also came with a gigantic serving of amazingly crispy hash browns which took up nearly half of the plate.
For my first meal in Seattle, I don't think I could have chosen anything better!
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| sourdough toast topped with Dungeness crab, poached eggs, and house hollandaise with hash browns |
Eggs benedict around the world... can you tell that it's one of my favorite breakfast dishes?
Menu and Prices
The breakfast menu at Lowell's features upscale versions of classic American diner-style breakfast items made with Seattle's famous fresh seafood. Prices are reasonable considering the large portions and quality ingredients.
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| Lowell's breakfast menu, Seattle Washington |
Location
Lowell's Restaurant is located just inside the front entrance to Pike Place Market in Seattle, Washington at 1519 Pike Pl, Seattle, WA 98101.
It's easy to find due to its large shopfront. There is seating on two levels with excellent views of Puget Sound.
My wife and I arrived at the market around 8:30am and spent half an hour browsing the shops and stalls before heading to Lowell's when they opened at 9. We were first in line, although a small crowd had started to form behind us by the time the restaurant opened. I recommend arriving early so that you don't have to wait for so long,
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| Lowell's is located just inside the main front entrance to Pike Place Market in Seattle, Washington |
Exploring Pike Place Market
Dating back to 1907, Pike Place Market is one of the oldest continually operating public markets in the United States. The market overlooks Elliot Bay and is a major hub for fresh food, goods, and crafts. The market receives more than 20 million visitors every year, making it one of Seattle's most popular destinations.
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| fresh fish at Pike Place Market |
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