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Favorite Clam Chowder in New England?

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What restaurant or seafood shack in New England makes your favorite version of clam chowder? Is the broth thin or thick? What else is in the chowder aside from clams and potatoes? [Go here to post a reply.]
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REPLIES:

arl wrote:
Surprisingly the clam chowder at Fresh City is pretty good: whole clams, good sized potatoes, & perfect thickness!
(Posted on 2/24/11)

kk wrote:
Cookes in Chatham, Cape Cod
(Posted on 2/24/11)

ewd wrote:
Captain Parker's in Yarmouth.
(Posted on 2/24/11)

ds wrote:
Champlin's at Galilee Rhode Island - clear chowder.
(Posted on 2/24/11)

Gabreality wrote:
Dont forget Woodman's, great clams, great broth, no flour!
(Posted on 2/24/11)

EMB wrote:
Lobster Pot in Provincetown - a winning recipe that never disappoints.
(Posted on 2/24/11)

wendy c wrote:
Stone's Public House in Ashland has amazing smoked haddock chowder!
(Posted on 2/25/11)

CELTICSPRIDE wrote:
Not even a contest, Captain Parkers in Yarmouth on the Cape!
(Posted on 5/26/11)

tl wrote:
Causeways Gloucester, ma
(Posted on 5/26/11)

Dick Bevins wrote:
Roy Moore's in Rockport or Woodman's in Essex.
(Posted on 5/26/11)

JTrachtman wrote:
The Sail Loft (Boston)
(Posted on 5/26/11)

ADS wrote:
Kelly's, Revere Beach. Hands down the best. Nice and milky, not thick at all.
(Posted on 5/26/11)

cc wrote:
Spanky's in Hyannis!
(Posted on 5/26/11)

DM wrote:
Mine. And the Grog in Newburyport.
(Posted on 5/26/11)

GJK wrote:
Neptune Oyster is fantastic. Legal Seafood's is gross. Way too thick.
(Posted on 5/27/11)

@meeps2002 wrote:
Aunt Carries in Narragansett, RI
(Posted on 5/27/11)

Rob wrote:
The Chowder Factory in Lowell, Ma.
The best Clam Chowder & Fish Chowder.
(Posted on 6/28/11)

JTC wrote:
The Hancock Tavern in Wollaston or The Times in Boston.
(Posted on 1/12/12)

www.QuarryLaneFarms.com wrote:
Roy Moore Lobster Company in Glouster. The. Best. Ever. Also the ambiance was perfect too.
(Posted on 1/12/12)

Trish wrote:
Kelly's on Revere Beach. Not sure if its the chowder or the sand and sea that make it delicious.
(Posted on 1/12/12)

Nicole wrote:
Allison's in Kennebunkport. No contest.
(Posted on 1/12/12)

Jesse wrote:
Union oyster house
(Posted on 1/12/12)

E wrote:
the best chowder is on the steamship authority ferry to marthas vineyard :)
(Posted on 1/12/12)

Paul B. wrote:
Jacob Wirth has the best.
(Posted on 1/12/12)

Ringo wrote:
Cabby Shack in Plymouth has the best Chowder!!! No one else is even close.
(Posted on 1/13/12)

JED wrote:
West Street Grill & Tap, Newton, now deceased
(Posted on 1/13/12)

T W wrote:
Mandy's Chowder - Purchased at the Salem Farmers Market
(Posted on 1/13/12)

RG wrote:
White Horse Tavern in Allston
(Posted on 1/13/12)

BN wrote:
Yankee Lobster on the South Boston waterfront! YUM.
(Posted on 1/13/12)

EMJ wrote:
Riverway Lobster House, South Yarmouth, MA
BEST Quahog Chowder ever!!!
(Posted on 1/13/12)

Rosalie & Bob wrote:
Mandy's Seafood Chowder is the best!!!It can be bought at the following farmers markets: Wayland Winter, SOWA Winter, Salem, Newton, Hingham or Rowanda Seafood Market in Beverly! It is gluten free and delicious.
(Posted on 1/14/12)

JES wrote:
Mildred's Chowder House, Hyannis, MA
Closed years ago. No place can begin to compare!
(Posted on 1/14/12)

B.Tip wrote:
Rowands Seafood Market in Beverly! some of the Best i've had, Yummy
(Posted on 1/15/12)

jc wrote:
Lobster Pot, East Wareham MA
Won BEST CHOWDER in New England on NECN
Delicious!
(Posted on 2/24/12)

Chef Melicia wrote:
Well, it's ours of course! Durgin-Park!
(Posted on 3/28/12)

JC wrote:
The Horse N Carriage Norfolk, MA
(Posted on 3/30/12)

princess56 wrote:
You're not going to believe this but the cafe at the JFK building in Boston is super good!!!
(Posted on 4/3/12)

CC wrote:
Lobster Pot, Wareham MA full of flavor and lots of clams,the best chowder I ever had.
(Posted on 4/3/12)

Geri wrote:
Three Cods in Marblehead
(Posted on 4/17/12)

Sally wrote:
Lobster Pot in Wareham
(Posted on 5/14/12)

Pegmeister wrote:
Burkes Seafood in the Downs section of Quincy is a pleasant family run fish market with a small dining room. They have a simple creamy clam chowder, not too thick that is full of clams -- delicious! You also need to try their seafood chowder; nothing better IMHO.
(Posted on 5/18/12)

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