For The Best Clam Chowder Of Your Life, Head To This Hole-In-The-Wall Seafood Restaurant In Southern California
By Melissa Mahoney|Published May 09, 2022
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I'm an east coast girl living in a west coast world. I grew up in New England before moving to SoCal for several years. I then lived in NYC or a year before moving to AZ in 2009. I worked in the entertainment industry for many years of my adult life and have a deep love for photography, writing, and traveling around the U.S. as well as to far-flung locations around the world. Travel is my life and writing about it is a dream!
Having hundreds of miles of coastline pretty much guarantees that you’ll find some amazing seafood in Southern California. From upscale places to mom-and-pop-type seafood restaurants, there are plenty of places to get some incredible fish. But if you’re in the mood for some clam chowder, do you have a favorite spot you like to go to? If not, The Chowder Barge offers some of the best clam chowder in Southern California and is a must-visit for both the food and the location.
Located in Leeward Bay Marina, The Chowder Barge happens to be the only floating restaurant in the L.A. Harbor. With its unique location, views, and delicious food, this hole-in-the-wall eatery should be placed at the top of your foodie bucket list.
The aptly named Chowder Barge is known for its clam chowder. If you've been searching for the best clam chowder in Southern California, this is the place to come!
It's also one of the most unique places you can dine. With a funky interior and the fact that it floats, there's no place else to dine in Southern California quite like The Chowder Barge.
Another option is the Double Clam Chowder with fried clams swimming in a bowl of chowder. Opt for the Triple Clam Chowder, and the fried clams will be swimming in a bread bowl. This is certainly not your average clam chowder.
Hungry for more than chowder? Well, The Chowder Barge has an extensive menu from breakfast items in the morning (on weekends only) to a variety of fresh and fried seafood, burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, and more.
Have you had a meal at the Chowder Barge in Wilmington yet? If not, you should make plans to go! And if you have found some of the best clam chowder in Southern California elsewhere, please tell us about it in the comments. To learn more about the Chowder Barge, visit the official website and Facebook page.
If you love seafood, you should also check out Andria’s Seafood Market & Restaurant in Ventura, which serves up some of the freshest seafood in Southern California.
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