Duke's Seafood on Alki, a well-known waterfront dining spot in West Seattle, has closed permanently after a quarter-century in business. According to a report by Eater Seattle on April 3, 2025, owners Duke and John Moscrip announced the sale of the restaurant on Thursday, April 3.

The Moscrips cited significant financial challenges as the reason for the closure. "As with many other businesses in West Seattle, Duke’s Alki has struggled to recover post-pandemic and with the lengthy West Seattle Bridge closure (30 months), forcing us to miss three full summers," they stated, according to Eater Seattle. The article notes that although the bridge reopened in 2022, the revenue lost during the closure period had created long-term financial strain for the restaurant. Eater Seattle reports that despite surviving the pandemic with "struggles and temporary closures," Duke's on Alki could not overcome these ongoing difficulties.

Eater Seattle's report clarifies that "this was a location-specific business decision at Alki only," according to the Moscrips. Duke, the founder of the chain, originally started his own restaurant called Duke's Bar and Grill in 1977 after leaving Ray's Boathouse, where he was an owner.The restaurant evolved, even becoming known as Duke's Chowder House at one point, and grew into a regional chain.

Despite the Alki closure, Eater Seattle states that there are still six remaining Duke's Seafood locations in the Puget Sound region, including one in Green Lake. The Moscrips have indicated they will provide "transition assistance" to the affected employees and may find them positions at their other restaurants, as reported by Eater Seattle.

The owners expressed their sadness regarding the closure in a statement reported by Eater Seattle: "We absolutely loved creating memories for our loyal guests and neighbors at Duke’s on Alki and are extremely disappointed to have to do this, given the many challenges we were unable to overcome"

This news was first reported by Harry Cheadle of Eater Seattle on April 3, 2025.