Best clam chowder on Reddit
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#1
Clam Chowder
4.6
(33)
"Definitely one of the best outside of New England clam chowders I've tasted. I'd recommend!"
"Try the NE Clam Chowder at the Oyster Bar in Grand Central. It's amazing."
"The best I've ever had... is served at the Oyster Bar in Grand Central Station, NYC."
"Fishing w/Dynamite for a 'fancy' version. Lobster guys for a good tasting no-frills version, and chowder barge for a good old-school version."
"The clam chowder at the Queen Mary is at the top of my list and you can’t beat the view"
"Best local chowder would have to be Quality Seafood and even California fish grill makes a decent one."
"Another vote for chowder barge. Love the whole experience there!"
"For lobster roll & clam chowder, try James Hook & Co."
"Excellent chowder, and Island Creeks are some top notch local oysters."
"Tom's in Lakewood. It's delicious."
#2
Sea Hag
4.8
(12)
"100% Sea Hag!"
"Sea Hag Depot Bay"
"The Sea Hag, Kyllos, LunaSea, and Rogue."
"Sea Hag in Depoe Bay, friendo. Hands down. Zero contest."
"Sea Hag in Depoe Bay has my favorite chowder."
"Sea Hag ! They have a fantastic version of eggs Benedict as well."
"Definitely the Sea Hag in Depoe bay."
"Sea Hag in Depot Bay"
"Another vote for Sea Hag in Depoe Bay. It's an "old school" chowder place."
"Sea Hag is really good."
#3
Chowder Bowl
4.9
(8)
"The chowder Bowl @ Nye Beach gets my vote as best."
"Chowder Bowl in Newport."
"I loved Chowder Bowl in Newport."
"As someone who lived in Newport for 4 years i would say Chowder Bowl."
"Chowder Bowl in Newport."
"The chowder bowl in newport"
"Add me to the list of people suggesting Chowder Bowl."
"Chowder Bowl, which is quite a bit better, and is t"
#4
Gilbert's
5.0
(4)
"Gilbert’s and it’s not even a debate or a close second."
"GILBERTS"
"Gilbert’s!"
"Gilbert's, Js.."
#5
Fish Hopper
5.0
(4)
"Fish hopper is THE best hands down."
"The Fish Hopper in cannery row as well."
"Vivilo or Fish Hopper."
"It's the best clam chowder seaside restaurant I can think of."
#6
Bluewater Grill
4.5
(4)
"I second Bluewater. It's really good and I'm a chowder snob."
"Bluewater Grill in Carlsbad! They give you an option to do half New England half Manhattan."
"I had a good one at Bluewater Grill (the Catalina Island one) so presumably the Phoenix location is the same recipe."
"Bluewater Grill was pretty solid."
#7
Chula Seafood
4.3
(4)
"Chula seafood is my favorite!"
"Chula’s."
"Chula Seafood makes their own in house… pretty good."
"Chula’s."
#8
Splash Cafe
5.0
(3)
"The best I’ve ever had is in Pismo Beach. A place called Splash Cafe."
"Best clam chowder is 3 hours north at Splash Cafe in Pismo Beach."
"Best clam chowder EVER is... hands down the best chowder I've ever had"
#9
Old Oregon Smokehouse
4.7
(3)
"It's a very unassuming place, but beats Mo's and many others by a long shot."
"Old Oregon Smokehouse hands down."
"Old Oregon Smokehouse"
#10
Cafe Milano
5.0
(2)
"Very yummy!"
"Cafe Milano inside Peppermill Casino. Very yummy!"
#11
Peppermill
5.0
(2)
"Peppermill has it - All their clam chowder is the same recipe it’s cheapest at the New York deli."
"I think Peppermill has the good stuff!"
#12
Old Fisherman's Grotto
5.0
(2)
"Ask for a to go bread bowl, they seem to give more"
"Old fisherman’s grotto!"
#13
Lure Fish House
5.0
(2)
"Lure Fish house !!!"
"The New England is excellent but I”d also recommend the 50/50, half NE and half Manhattan."
#14
Oscar’s Pier 83
5.0
(2)
"Oscars Pier 83 has been my favorite so far… also important that you specify whether you want Manhattan or New England clam chowder."
"Oscar’s pier 83 is the best I’ve had so far in phx."
#15
Rodney's
5.0
(2)
"Is soooo good"
"Would be my pick."
#16
Ivar's
5.0
(2)
"It's fantastic"
"A great inexpensive option is the Ivar's Clam Chowder at Costco."
#17
Oyster House
5.0
(2)
"Oyster House! Has a wonderful smokiness at the bottom of the cup from the bacon."
"Every element is just perfect, from the tiny diced potatoes to the richness of the cream."
#18
Bar Crudo
5.0
(2)
"Bar Crudo by faaar"
"Bar Crudo on Divisidero and Hog Island’s at the Ferry Plaza have the best chowders in the city."
#19
Anchor Oyster Bar
5.0
(2)
"Best white clam chowder I’ve had in SF was at Anchor Oyster bar."
"Anchor Oyster Bar
Tadich
John’s Grill"
#20
Pelican Brewery
5.0
(2)
"Pelican brewery in cannon beach"
"I vote for the clam chowder at Pelican Brewery in Lincoln City."
#21
Chowder Barge
5.0
(2)
"The Chowder Barge in Long Beach. Ever had a Clamchowder sandwich? Thank me later!!"
"Chowder barge in San Pedro!!!!! It's amazing!"
#22
Schooners
4.5
(2)
"Schooners Reedsport, my wife is crazy about their chowder."
"I like Schooners' clam chowder in Cayucos, personally."
#23
Jack's Chowder
4.5
(2)
"Jacks Chowder on Fraser has been getting amazing reviews."
"Jack's Chowder on Fraser Street is very good."
#24
Crab Cooker
4.5
(2)
"Crab Cooker makes a wonderful clam chowder."
"Clam chowder being good."
#25
Tony’s Crab Shack
4.0
(2)
"Tony’s crab shack in Bandon"
#26
Smokin Fins
4.0
(2)
"Smokin fins."
"Smokin fins p good."
#27
Chart House
4.0
(2)
"Chart House on McCormick and Scottsdale."
"Chart House in Scottsdale is really good."
#28
Buck & Rider
4.0
(2)
"Buck & Rider makes a good one..."
"Buck and Rider!!!!!"
#29
Alamitos Fish Company
4.0
(2)
"Best best…. Alamitos Fish Company."
"Great Chowder."
#30
Gilbert's Chowder House
5.0
(1)
"Gilbert's Chowder House in Portland, ME. I still dream of it..."
#31
Trident Galley Raw Bar
5.0
(1)
"The best clam chowder I’ve had in New England is at Trident Galley Raw Bar in Hingham, MA."
#32
The River House Seafood Chowder
5.0
(1)
"The River House in Portsmouth NH has a damn good seafood chowda."
#33
Fish King
5.0
(1)
"Great chowder at Fish King in Glendale!"
#34
Chef's Cupboard
5.0
(1)
"You want some real thick shit? go get yourself a delectable can of Chef's Cupboard New England Clam Chowder."
#35
Davenports Seafood Chowder
5.0
(1)
"If you are in Rhode Island Davenports has award winning seafood chowder."
#36
LunaSea Fish House
5.0
(1)
"The chowder is excellent."
#37
The Fisherman's
5.0
(1)
"The Fisherman’s on the San Clemente pier has amazing chowder."
#38
Newport Fresh Fish Market
5.0
(1)
"Get the clam chowder, and an order of popcorn shrimp- it's the best."
#39
The Fish Market
5.0
(1)
"My favorites are The Fish Market in Del Mar."
#40
Jax
5.0
(1)
"Jax has a made to order seafood chowder that I love."
#41
Seabolts
5.0
(1)
"Seabolts is good."
#42
Salt Creek
5.0
(1)
"The one that tasted of fish for real... was from Salt Creek in Dana Point."
#43
Neptune's Net
5.0
(1)
"Neptune's Net. On the LA/Ventura County line, and totally worth the drive."
#44
Moe's
5.0
(1)
"Best chowder has to be Moe's"
#45
Dune Brothers
5.0
(1)
"Dune Brothers on Dyer St has really good New England clam chowder."
#46
Nick's Rockaway
5.0
(1)
"Nicks rockaway in Pacifica has better chowder than anywhere in SF."
#47
Tadich
5.0
(1)
"Tadich and Swans are the best, quality never dropped off."
#48
Fish Camp
5.0
(1)
"I’m a big fan of the clam chowder at Fish Camp in Sunset Beach."
#49
Brigantine
5.0
(1)
"Brigantine!!!"
#50
Eventide Oyster Co.
5.0
(1)
"Best I’ve had in SoCal is Andria’s in Ventura Harbor."
#51
Legal Sea Food
5.0
(1)
"The classic - they serve it at presidential inaugurations"
#52
Amaral's Fish & Chips
5.0
(1)
"Just make sure to get clam cakes too"
#53
Captain Scott's Lobster Dock
5.0
(1)
"Has some of the best seafood in the state."
#54
Monahan's
5.0
(1)
"Is great, and right on the water"
#55
Eventide Clam Chowder
4.0
(1)
"Eventide’s was good. Excellent flavor."
#56
Callen's
4.0
(1)
"Callen’s at the ferry landing in Coupeville."
#57
Dune Bros
4.0
(1)
"Dune Bros if you want to stay in Providence."
#58
Vail Wine Bar
4.0
(1)
"The chowder at vail wine bar in coupeville is pretty good!"
#59
The Old Clam House
4.0
(1)
"The old clam house"
#60
Tommy's Clam Shack
4.0
(1)
"Tommy’s Clam Shack I’m Waraak."
#61
Providence Oyster Bar
4.0
(1)
"Providence oyster bar has a good chowder."
#62
Chelos
4.0
(1)
"Chelos isn’t bad."
#63
Clearwater
4.0
(1)
"Clearwater on the bay front in Newport, or the fish market off of 101!"
#64
Maine Shack
4.0
(1)
"Maine shack has a solid cup of chowdah."
#65
The Burren
4.0
(1)
"I really liked the chowder at the Burren."
#66
Waterfront Depot
4.0
(1)
"Waterfront Depot in Florence has very good chowder."
#67
Courthouse Seafood
4.0
(1)
"Courthouse Seafood in East Cambridge."
#68
Mermaid Inn
4.0
(1)
"Mermaid inn on 23rd/10th has chowder not sure about clam cakes."
#69
Paisano’s
4.0
(1)
"My vote is Paisano’s or Woods seafood in Plymouth"
#70
Atlantis
4.0
(1)
"Atlantis. Its so good."
#71
Big Mac and Little Lu's
4.0
(1)
"Big Mac and Little Lu's in Westminster has a pretty good one"
#72
Sierra Gold Seafood
4.0
(1)
"I liked the chowder at Sierra Gold Seafood but I haven’t had it in almost a year."
#73
TJ's Corner Cafe
4.0
(1)
"TJ's Corner Cafe in Carson. A different style most Fridays."
#74
Spyglass Inn
4.0
(1)
"I’m no authority but I really like the chowder at the spyglass inn."
#75
Fin's
4.0
(1)
"I enjoy Fin's at the end of Grand Ave in Grover Beach."
#76
Bar Harbor
4.0
(1)
"Bar Harbor or Progresso."
#77
Silver Heights
4.0
(1)
"Silver Heights has a decent bowl."
#78
Captain's Table
4.0
(1)
"I’ve heard that the Captain’s Table is pretty good."
#79
Joey's Fish
4.0
(1)
"I've had pretty tasty clam chowder at Joey's fish."
#80
Wood House Fish Co
4.0
(1)
"Wood house fish co!"
#81
Original Fish Company
4.0
(1)
"You can’t go wrong with the clam chowder at the Original Fish Company."
#82
The Black Marlin
4.0
(1)
"Pretty sure The Black Marlin in Old Town Tustin can help with that."
#83
Fisherman's
4.0
(1)
"I really like their clam chowder (New England style) in a sourdough bread bowl."
#84
Walt's Wharf
4.0
(1)
"Walt's Wharf in Seal Beach."
#85
Taps
4.0
(1)
"Taps in Brea has my favorite locally."
#86
Ironside Fish & Oyster
4.0
(1)
"My recommendation is Ironside fish & oyster."
#87
Peppers Landing
4.0
(1)
"Peppers Landing in Brunswick or Rochester NH."
#88
Colophon Cafe
4.0
(1)
"Colophon Cafe in Fairhaven is good!"
#89
Oyster Bar
4.0
(1)
"I like the Oyster Bar, Anthony’s and Boundary Bay chowders."
#90
BJs Brewhouse
4.0
(1)
"Oddly enough, BJs Brewhouse"
#91
Silver Reef Chowder
3.0
(1)
"Silver Reef has good chowder, thought I doubt it's the best in town."
#92
Red Lobster
3.0
(1)
"Red Lobster's isn't awful (it's probably the canned stuff lol)"
#93
Nana's Irish Pub
3.0
(1)
"Nana’s Irish Pub chowder is decent."
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