Clam Chowder reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 242 Reddit reviews across 49 subreddits and 59 posts to rank the best Clam Chowder brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/oregon, r/phoenix, r/boston, r/ventura, r/RhodeIsland. Top-rated brands include Clam Chowder (4.5/5), Sea Hag (4.5/5), Chowder Bowl (4.9/5).
Stats
Reviews242
Subreddits49
Posts59
Brands93
Products39
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#1
Clam Chowder
4.5
(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
4.5
(14)
"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."
"Depot Bay's Sea Hag or The Horn are close seconds."
#3
Chowder Bowl
4.9
(9)
"Chowder Bowl in Newport is our favorite."
"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
Old Oregon Smokehouse
4.8
(6)
"Old Oregon Smokehouse in Rockaway or Tillamook is our favorite. Also the best fish and chips in town!"
"The Old Oregon Smokehouse is a little hole in the wall across the highway from the Tillamook factory. They claim to have been voted "Best Clam Chowder on the Coast" for the past decade."
"Old Oregon Smokehouse in Rockaway Beach might be worth the trip. I believe their clam chowder has won some awards - and it's my personal favorite."
"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"
#5
Pike Place Chowder
4.6
(5)
"If you’re going to Seattle though Pike Place Chowder is probably my top chowder over all."
"If you ever find yourself in Seattle go to Pike Place Chowder. The best I’ve ever had!"
"I like Pike Place Chowder. Especially in cold weather, I order the bread bowl and don't rush."
"Pike place chowder"
"Pike Place Chowder."
#6
Sail Loft
4.6
(5)
"Sail loft if you like dill"
"Just hit Sail Loft as an out of towner know nothing. I think it was my first clam chowder? Fucking loved it."
"Sail Loft for sure!!"
"Chowder will be uncontroversial: Sail Loft."
"Clam Chowder at Sail Loft."
#7
Splash Cafe
4.6
(5)
"The best I’ve ever had is in Pismo Beach. A place called Splash Cafe."
"Every couple years I make the trek up North and one place I have to stop is Splash Cafe, it's my favorite."
"Best clam chowder EVER is... hands down the best chowder I've ever had"
"Splash Cafe in Pismo Beach (furthest but nicely priced)"
"Splash Cafe in Pismo Beach."
#8
Gilbert's
5.0
(4)
"Gilbert’s and it’s not even a debate or a close second."
"GILBERTS"
"Gilbert’s!"
"Gilbert's, Js.."
#9
Sea Fresh
5.0
(4)
"Sea Fresh clam chowder is tops"
"Sea Fresh clam chowder is tops, and the patio at the Ojai location is a great place to enjoy it"
"Sea Fresh has great clam chowder. My friends that come to visit also say it’s really good."
"Didn't they win awards for theirs or something like that? It was the best Ive had in VC."
#10
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."
#11
Brophy's
4.8
(4)
"I hear brophy’s is good, Lure’s is excellent and erik eriksson’s on the pier is very good"
"I'm in SB and Brophy's is where it's at for chowder."
"Brophys is excellent."
"Brophy Bros is good."
#12
Chula Seafood
4.3
(4)
"Chula seafood is my favorite!"
"Chula’s."
"Chula Seafood makes their own in house… pretty good."
"Chula’s."
#13
Blount
4.0
(4)
"Blount has amazing chowder."
"Blount"
"If you’re gonna get Blount, you might as well get some clear chowder"
"If you’re going to RI you might as well get Blount"
#14
Lure Fish House
5.0
(3)
"Lure Fish house !!!"
"The New England is excellent but I”d also recommend the 50/50, half NE and half Manhattan."
"Lure Fish House and they have it, I thought it was really good , my personal favorite now!!"
#15
Driftwood
4.7
(3)
"I love driftwood. Annual visit and just cut loose on crab, shrimp and clam chowder."
"Driftwood is my favorite in Cannon Beach."
"New England style clam chowder: The Driftwood. It’s not the cheapest place to eat, but their food is really good."
#16
Captain Parker's
4.7
(3)
"Cpt parker’s chowder goes crazy"
"Captain Parker's chowder - in restaurant, not the stuff they sell at the store"
"Is my personal fave."
#17
Burke's
4.3
(3)
"Burke is great. The Fours is shockingly fantastic. I don't love the rest of their food, but their chowder is among the best."
"Burke’s 1 Fours 2"
"Burke’s seafood"
#18
Chowder Barge
4.3
(3)
"New Englander here. It’s the Chowder Barge, no question"
"Chowder Barge!"
"Chowder Barge"
#19
Bluewater Grill
4.3
(3)
"I second Bluewater. It's really good and I'm a chowder snob."
"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."
#20
King's Fish House
4.3
(3)
"Is pretty damn good."
"Kings fish house"
"King’s Fish House"
#21
Whole Foods
4.0
(3)
"Tbh I love Whole Foods clam chowder and it’s so convenient"
"The stuff at Whole Foods hot bar is pretty darned good"
"I’ve always enjoyed Whole Foods clam chowder."
#22
Iggy's
5.0
(2)
"I prefer Iggy's, they have bomb chowder and dough boys too."
"If you’re asking as a tourist just go to Iggys or Blount depending on where you are in the state."
#23
Warren Tavern
5.0
(2)
"Warren Tavern is the best in my books"
"Warren Tavern is older and has better chowder"
#24
Oysterville Oyster Co.
5.0
(2)
"Oysterville Oyster Co. It's not necessary on the way unless you want to take the long route but the chowder is top tier."
"Go to Oysterville Oyster Co. in Washington. The star of the show was the chowder, it was perfect."
#25
The Depot
5.0
(2)
"The Depot in Long Beach, WA has the best clam chowder in the world."
"The Depot in (essentially) Long Beach, WA. It’s the best I’ve ever had in the world."
#26
Turners Seafood
5.0
(2)
"Turners does not put bacon or lard in the excellent chowder."
"Turners seafood in Salem has a fantastic clam chowder. Highly recommend"
#27
The Barnacle
5.0
(2)
"Barnacle is my favorite! Not overly thickened, but fully of creamy deliciousness!"
"The Barnacle in Marblehead is #1 for Clam Chowder, according to four generations of my Salem family!"
#28
Gracie's Sea Hag
5.0
(2)
"Gracie’s Sea Hag is amazing!"
"Gracie's Sea Hag is by far my favorite."
#29
Chelo's
5.0
(2)
"Chelos has very good chowder. They offer it in white, red or seafood."
"Chelos is pretty much the most consistent around IMO."
#30
Rodney's
5.0
(2)
"Is soooo good"
"Would be my pick."
#31
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."
#32
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"
#33
Pelican Brewery
5.0
(2)
"Pelican brewery in cannon beach"
"I vote for the clam chowder at Pelican Brewery in Lincoln City."
#34
The Beacon
5.0
(2)
"Absolute best for both, by far, is The Beacon in Marblehead!"
"The Beacon in Marblehead has incredible chowder!!"
#35
Amaral's
5.0
(2)
"Amarals is the best!"
"Amarals is a great choice. Everything is absolutely fresh and served piping hot from the kitchen."
#36
Boatyard Pub
5.0
(2)
"Boatyard Pub can't be beat. I've had clam chowder up and down both coasts and this tops them all."
"Boatyard pub in the Ventura Harbor. can't wait for them to reopen."
#37
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."
#38
Ivar's
5.0
(2)
"It's fantastic"
"A great inexpensive option is the Ivar's Clam Chowder at Costco."
#39
Cafe Milano
5.0
(2)
"Very yummy!"
"Cafe Milano inside Peppermill Casino. Very yummy!"
#40
Dune Bros
5.0
(2)
"Dune Bros is the best, but they’re closed for the season."
"Dune brothers hands down"
#41
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."
#42
Old Fisherman's Grotto
5.0
(2)
"Ask for a to go bread bowl, they seem to give more"
"Old fisherman’s grotto!"
#43
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!"
#44
Bell Buoy
4.5
(2)
"Bell Buoy in Seaside."
"My favourite is at Bell Bouy in Seaside but it's not the thick white kind."
#45
Public Coast
4.5
(2)
"Public Coast in Cannon Beach! Gluten free and you can get GF fish and chips too."
"Public Coast - not far behind."
#46
Georgie's
4.5
(2)
"Georgie’s in Newport or Kyllos in Lincoln City."
"Georgie’s in Newport. Delicious chowder."
#47
Schooners
4.5
(2)
"Schooners Reedsport, my wife is crazy about their chowder."
"I like Schooners' clam chowder in Cayucos, personally."
#48
Mermaid Inn
4.5
(2)
"The clam chowder at Mermaid Inn is fantastic."
"Mermaid inn on 23rd/10th has chowder not sure about clam cakes."
#49
Courthouse Seafood
4.5
(2)
"Courthouse Seafood kinda blew my mind."
"Courthouse Seafood in East Cambridge."
#50
Jack's Chowder
4.5
(2)
"Jacks Chowder on Fraser has been getting amazing reviews."
"Jack's Chowder on Fraser Street is very good."
#51
Tony’s Crab Shack
4.0
(2)
"Tony’s crab shack in Bandon"
#52
Causeway
4.0
(2)
"Causeway is my dads favorite and he’s a born and bred local who has tried a lot!"
"Causeway in Gloucester is the first place I ever had clam chowder and I really enjoyed it!"
#53
Neptune
4.0
(2)
"Neptune has my vote. It’s the only one I’ve had that is more brothy."
"Way cheaper than Row 34 as well and their fries and onion rings are to die for"
#54
Parkside
4.0
(2)
"I really love Parkside's chowder (and turkey sandwiches!)"
"Parkside in Garibaldi. The whole town is awesome if you like small towns."
#55
Rays Seafood
4.0
(2)
"Try Rays Seafood! Technically in Essex. But they truck in fresh seafood from Maine and Massachusetts daily."
"Rays"
#56
Alamitos Fish Company
4.0
(2)
"Best best…. Alamitos Fish Company."
"Great Chowder."
#57
Smokin Fins
4.0
(2)
"Smokin fins."
"Smokin fins p good."
#58
Chart House
4.0
(2)
"Chart House on McCormick and Scottsdale."
"Chart House in Scottsdale is really good."
#59
Buck & Rider
4.0
(2)
"Buck & Rider makes a good one..."
"Buck and Rider!!!!!"
#60
Buttercup
4.0
(2)
"Buttercup in Nehalem is unbelievable. Typically one standard nw clam chowder, and then 3 other unique/interesting varieties."
"Buttercup in Nehalem."
#61
Mondo's
4.0
(2)
"Mondos.. I don’t even like clams but I do be tearing their chowder up"
"Mondos has some good chowder"
#62
Original Fish Company
4.0
(2)
"Original Fish Company"
"You can’t go wrong with the clam chowder at the Original Fish Company."
#63
Bar Harbor
4.0
(2)
"Bar Harbor clam chowder on Amazon is like 4 bucks a can, but it's very good."
"Bar Harbor or Progresso."
#64
Norma's
3.5
(2)
"Norma’s in Seaside has damn good chowder."
"I like Norma's in Seaside"
#65
Mo's
3.0
(2)
"Love MOs"
"Mos was fine at one point but they kind of got too well known, started expanding to multiple locations and going “corporate” and the quality dropped."
#66
Pickwick
3.0
(2)
"My parents swear by Pickwicks on Friday/Saturday."
"Pickwick Fridays & Saturdays"
#67
Sevy's
5.0
(1)
"Sevy’s in Aptos has great clam chowder"
#68
Little Harbor Lobster Company
5.0
(1)
"Little harbor lobster company in Marblehead has hands down the best chowder around."
#69
Essex Seafood
5.0
(1)
"Essex Seafood has the creamiest, most delicious clam chowder ever!"
#70
Grateful Bread
5.0
(1)
"Grateful bread has the best clam chowder!"
#71
Waterworks
5.0
(1)
"Waterworks clam chowder absolutely crushes. Get an order for take out. You won’t be disappointed!"
#72
Lure
5.0
(1)
"Go to lure, and get 50/50 of their white clam chowder and Vera Cruz(red) clam chowder."
#73
Our House
5.0
(1)
"Our House in Winooski has won a couple national awards for their clam chowder"
#74
Giuseppes
4.0
(1)
"Giuseppes’ clam chowder is not bad!!"
#75
The Chowder Bar
4.0
(1)
"The Chowder Bar in Bayshore!"
#76
Bigelow's
4.0
(1)
"Drive to Nassau and go-to Bigelow's on Long Beach road. You won't be sorry"
#77
Skippers
4.0
(1)
"Skippers in Northport"
#78
PJs
4.0
(1)
"PJs in Orleans pretty thin if you like that. Capt frosty is thicker. Both are great."
#79
Dotty's and Burke's
4.0
(1)
"Dotty’s and Burke’s!"
#80
Alba
4.0
(1)
"Alba has surprisingly good clam chowder."
#81
Tony's
4.0
(1)
"Tony’s Hands down clam box 2"
#82
Marriott at Crown Colony
4.0
(1)
"The Marriott at crown colony has really good chowder"
#83
Jeff's Maine Seafood
4.0
(1)
"The chowder at Jeff’s Maine Seafood in St. Albans is pretty delish."
#84
Lucky's Isle of Clams
4.0
(1)
"Lucky’s Isle of Clams"
#85
Grumpy White's
4.0
(1)
"Grumpy Whites had great clam chowder"
#86
Lobster Pot
4.0
(1)
"I loved lobster pot but I haven’t had a bad bowl anywhere up there. Mac’s was good too."
#87
Napi's
4.0
(1)
"If you like the lighter type, give Napi’s a try."
#88
Cody's
4.0
(1)
"Cody’s has surprisingly good 100% homemade clam chowder."
#89
The Crepe Place
4.0
(1)
"The Crepe Place one is pretty good as well ($17 for a bowl and a full salad)"
#90
Jack O'Neill
4.0
(1)
"Jack O'Neill has another good one ($15)"
#91
Eastside Eatery
4.0
(1)
"Eastside Eatery has a tasty bowl ($15)"
#92
Crows Nest
4.0
(1)
"Crows nest- they knock a dollar or two off if you pair it with an entree. $9-$14 cup or bowl. Half off upstairs during happy hour too which goes all night Wednesdays."
#93
Ragin' Reef
4.0
(1)
"I like ragin' reef's clam chowder"
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