Chowder Tasting

Saturday, March 7th
11:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Sunday, March 8th
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Congratulations to our 2026 Chowder Tasting Winners!

1st - Goldie’s and the Roost

Chef Sedrick Livingston

2nd - Oystercatcher

Chef Ben Jones
Chef Steven Kube

3rd - Captain Whidbey

Try our world-famous mussels in a cooking competition like no other!

On Saturday, March 7th orSunday, March 8th, sample top-secret mussel chowder recipes from Coupeville restaurants. Make sure to vote for your favorite dish — your vote matters! The winning chefs receive a coveted award and bragging rights for a year.

Participating Restaurants:

Captain Whidbey Inn (Booth located on Front St)‍ ‍3rd Place Winner!

Front Street Grill (Front St)

Molka Xete (Front St)

Oystercatcher (NW Grace St)‍ ‍2nd Place Winner!

Osprey Fish Co. (NW Coveland St)

Goldie’s & The Roost (N Main St & 7th St NE)‍ ‍1st Place Winner!

The Spectacled Sasquatch (S Main St near Coupeville Elementary )

The Pizza Factory (S Main St near Coupeville Elementary )

Tyee Hotel & Restaurant (S Main St near Coupeville High School)

Whether you're a seafood lover or just looking for a fun weekend activity, join us in Coupeville to celebrate the bold, briny & blue flavors of Penn Cove Mussels! Be sure to check out these amazing restaurants while you’re in town.

Thank you to our sponsors: