Although your feature focused on South and East Bay locations, the chowder at Sanderlings - along Monterey Bay - is well worth the trip over the hill.”ĭetails: Sanderlings, 1 Seascape Resort Drive, Aptos The clam chowder and fresh crab sandwiches draw crowds at Spud Point Crab Company. A cup or bowl of clam chowder and a slice or two of French bread is a bit of heaven. It’s that rare blend of wonderful ingredients and perfect consistency. “My favorite clam chowder is served at Sanderlings Restaurant at Seascape Beach Resort in Aptos. Barbara’s Fishtrap, 281 Capistrano Road, Half Moon Bay Aptos appeal It has more clams in its creamy broth than I’ve found anywhere else. “The best chowder I’ve had is at Barbara’s Fishtrap at Pillar Point Harbor in Half Moon Bay. “Anchor Oyster bar in the Castro makes an excellent clam chowder. Going there for lunch is a treat: Their crab and shrimp cheese melts are a worthy indulgence and their garlic bread is also epic.”ĭetails: Anchor Oyster Bar, 579 Castro St., San Francisco Pillar Point hot spot Norfolk St.) and San Jose (1007 Blossom Hill Road) City chowder The flavor is good - and it does not have lots of extras that are not meant to be in clam chowder.”ĭetails: The Fish Market has six California locations, including Palo Alto (3150 El Camino Real), Santa Clara (3775 El Camino Real), San Mateo (1855 S. It is smooth and creamy and has lots of clams in it. “As an old New Englander who has lived in the South Bay for over 50 years but returns ‘home’ frequently, I believe that the Fish Market in Palo Alto and Santa Clara serves the best clam chowdah. in Walnut Creek, Jack London Square, 2 Broadway in Oakland, and 185 Park Ave. You won’t be disappointed!”ĭetails: Scott’s has restaurants at 1333 N. Right-sized chunks of the ingredients - not too small or large - cooked long enough for flavors to meld. The best balance of clams, potatoes, flavors. The best? Scott’s Seafood restaurant in Walnut Creek. “I’ve scoured the Bay Area, including the Tides at Bodega Bay - former No. A close second is a grocery store in Pacific Grove, the Grove Market.”ĭetails: Sam’s Chowder House, 4210 Highway 1, Half Moon Bay Great Scott’s It is by far the best chowder I’ve ever had.
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You get a huge bowl - with bread - that will keep you full all afternoon. It is worth the drive just to have only the soup. “Hands down the best clam chowder is at Sam’s Chowder House in Half Moon Bay.
Enjoy! For more food and drink coverageįollow us on Flipboard. Others shared not only restaurant names but musings about ingredients, the merits (or lack thereof) of tomato-based chowder and tips on what else to enjoy with that bowl of soup. And one online commenter, KeenPlanner, simply said, “Nobody thought to try Hog Island? Pity.” Janet Niklaus noted that Los Gatos’ Steamer’s Grillhouse has been her chowder go-to for more than 35 years. Stuart Moore gave a chowder-shout-out to San Jose’s Siena Bistro. Needless to say, they were happy as clams to dish on the delights of everything from Sam’s Chowder House to the Hog Island Oyster Company and more.
Last week, we delved into the topic of four fab Bay Area chowder spots, then asked readers to share their chowdah go-tos.
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