When I'm asked about good places to eat near the Kent hotel I manage I'll usually narrow it down to my top 3 and ask for preferences regarding cuisine and price. I've visited Wally's twice for lunch in the past 90 days and this must be one of the best fish and chip meals I've enjoyed. The chowder is of the thicker style with very good flavor. Wally's is locally owned and operated and situated a few blocks from the waterfront in Des Moines which is about a 3-mile drive for guests staying with us.
While you're in that area I recommend visiting the waterfront of Puget Sound about 3 blocks away at Des Moines Beach Park and/or Des Moines Marina. Des Moines Beach Park is the site of a former Church Camp where my wife went to camp as a child.
To get there from Kent follow Meeker Street from the hotel (Best Western Plaza by the Green) across the golf course to State Route 516, also known as the Kent-Des Moines Highway. Turn right and head up the hill, under I-5, across Highway 99 and down hill toward Puget Sound and the community of Des Moines. There really aren't any turns to make, just follow the main road. At the bottom of the hill the main line curves to the right and becomes Marine View Drive and you'll see Wally's neon sign ahead on the left.
If Wally's is too busy or you are looking for something else, I can also recommend Anthony's just a block or two away and closer to the waterfront. Anthony's is a local group of restaurants featuring fresh seafood.
Nice entry. I haven't eaten at Wally's yet though I've heard it's a good local-yokel spot and worth checking out. I'm curious to see if you've written about Salty's at Redondo?
ReplyDeleteI love Wally's. They have some of the best chowder around.
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