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food
Calvin's Crab House sits
amongst the shoreline of
Neah Bay on the Makah
Indian Reservation in NW
Washington. Neah Bay is
a stone’s throw away from
Cape Flattery, which you
may have heard of as the
most northwest point in
the continental US. Take
Highway 101 through the
Olympic rain forest past
Crescent Lake to the Sekiu
cutoff. This highway is a
destination in and of itself.
This scenic highway has
attracted fishermen and
travelers for generations.
The smell of the fresh
rainforest air, ancient trees,
and wildlife makes this
a destination for those
who wish to connect to
the outdoors. Salt runs
through people’s veins
here. Fishing here is not
for the faint-hearted. I had
the opportunity to check
out Calvin's Crab house
when fishing Neah Bay
for Halibut, bottom fish,
and Kings with SeaWalker
Charters, Ripple Effect, and
Fishermen’s Gold. Calvin’s
Crab House was a welcome
treat after 2 long days
grinding away on the water.
Everything here is
homemade and local. The
Dungeness crab and fries
were everything I hoped
they would be. The crab
is fresh and served cold
with a warm cup of butter.
The fries are hand-cut and
seasoned perfectly, just like
my mom used to make.
Calvin's Clam Chowder
is the best broth-based
Clam Chowder I have had
in YEARS! The broth tastes
like the clean ocean these
clams were harvested.
Fresh celery and potatoes
served with oyster crackers
make this the perfect way
to warm up on a cold day.
Their cinnamon roll is a
must! Pick one up for the
boat or the next leg of
your drive. Goodies galore
in their bakery case, and
change from day to day.
You never know what
awaits you!
The restaurant looks and
feels like an old watchman’s
post, with wood walls and a
small wood bar to peer out
the window at the ocean
as you eat. Adirondack
chairs line the shoreline for
a peaceful spot to eat as
you take in the spirit of the
water and the totem pole
that marks the spot.
Happy adventuring! Keep
Calvin's on your radar when
in town. Remember, Cape
Flattery is just a stone’s
throw away, and Charter
Captains are waiting for
your call to get you out on
the water!
*Don’t forget to stop in at
the tribal office for your
visitor's pass when passing
through.
