When spending any amount of time exploring Northern California’s beautiful coastline, indulging in a bowl of classic clam chowder is simply a must. You’ll find plenty of amazing restaurants lining our coast that serve up some seriously delicious chowder, but there’s only one place to go if you want a taste of the best. This bayside restaurant has been a favorite among both locals and travelers for decades not just for their quaint vibe, but for their mouthwatering clam chowder bowls. Try out the best chowder in NorCal and stop by soon!
Clam chowder is pretty great by itself, but enjoying it out of a warm and freshly baked bread bowl is even better! You'll find some of the finest chowder Northern California has to offer at the charming bayside restaurant known as Trinidad Bay Eatery & Gallery.
Serving up delicious sea-inspired comfort food since 1975, Trinidad Bay Eatery is considered an institution in the quiet coastal community. Boasting a cozy cafe atmosphere that reminds you of the fishermen's restaurants from decades past, the restaurant is definitely easy to love.
In classic diner fashion, the eatery is open all day long for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You'll find the menu packed with a hearty array of food, most of which is seafood inspired.
You can never go wrong with an order of the restaurant's iconic Fish & Chips, served with fresh cut fries and Caribbean cole slaw. If Alaskan cod isn't your thing, you can instead opt for mussels, shrimp, clam strips, or calamari.
However, the star of the menu—by far—is the clam chowder. Made fresh daily, the chowder itself is simply divine, and it's made even better when served in a fresh bread bowl with a side of garlic cheese toast. There's nothing better after a long spent by the ocean!
Be sure to end your meal with a slice of their famous blackberry cobbler. Baked fresh and served with ice cream, you'll instantly see why the cobbler is a crowd favorite. Not to mention, it's the perfect way to end an already extremely satisfying meal.
Additionally, the restaurant is attached to a nice little gift store that is definitely worth wandering through after exploring the nearby coastal scenery. Get a taste of this charming seaside community and stop by Trinidad Bay Eatery on your next adventure to the ocean.
Trinidad Bay Eatery is open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Address: 607 Parker St, Trinidad, CA 95570
What do you think? What’s your favorite spot for a bowl of delicious clam chowder? Let us know in the comments! For more amazing restaurants like this, check out our list of the 12 Best Seafood Restaurants In Northern California.
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