Union Oyster House is one of The 15 Best Places for Clam Chowder in Boston.

1. Union Oyster House

8.1
41 Union St (at Hanover St), Boston, MA
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Boston · 281 tips and reviews

Stephanie M.Stephanie Mathias: An absolute must, especially for anyone new to Boston! Can't go wrong with just oysters and clam chowder!

A&B American StyleA&B American Style: Oyster is in its name, but don't miss the clam chowder and make sure to BYO Pepper Sauce Read more.

Divya M.Divya Mulanjur: Loved it. Sit at the oyster bar. the oyster shucking guy was a delight. Even showed us a trained lobster! Definitely have the amazing oysters and clam chowder. We got complimentary corn bread too :)

Legal Sea Foods is one of The 15 Best Places for Clam Chowder in Boston.

2. Legal Sea Foods

8.3
255 State St (at Atlantic Ave.), Boston, MA
Seafood Restaurant · Waterfront · 151 tips and reviews

Tim P.Tim P: The swordfish with ginger dressing is phenomenal, and you can't go wrong with the clam chowder!

Simon X.Simon Xu: the new england clam chowder was awesome, steamed lobster of course. the wine flight was nice too

MelodyMelody: Lobster Bisque and clam chowder are out of this world!

Boston Sail Loft is one of The 15 Best Places for Clam Chowder in Boston.

3. Boston Sail Loft

8.2
80 Atlantic Ave (at Commercial Wharf), Boston, MA
Seafood Restaurant · Waterfront · 82 tips and reviews

Cayse C.Cayse Collins: This place is AMAZING. The clam chowder is fantastic an the fish & chips are the best I've ever had. Plus it's adorable. A "shack" in the middle of the affluent waterfront w/ great water views!

AA: Musssels and clam chowder great! Nice viee cool and quiet

Zeynep Y.Zeynep Y: Excellent clam chowder, super fresh calamari, lobsters any way you want.

Atlantic Fish Company is one of The 15 Best Places for Clam Chowder in Boston.

4. Atlantic Fish Company

8.8
761 Boylston St, Boston, MA
Seafood Restaurant · Prudential - St. Botolph · 190 tips and reviews

JeremeJereme: The Salmon here is awesome, and the clam chowder is the best I've ever had

LorraineLorraine: Billy the bartender was great. Amazing clam Chowda!

Adam L.Adam Lipkin: Lobster ravioli. ..wow! Delicious local fish, blackened cod and crab crusted haddock. All soups rocked..clam chowder, sea bass and fish stew. Def recommend this place if you want incredible seafood.

Quincy Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Clam Chowder in Boston.

5. Quincy Market

8.8
1 Faneuil Hall Sq (btwn Clinton & Chatham), Boston, MA
Historic and Protected Site · Downtown Boston · 326 tips and reviews

Karen H.Karen Hu: Clam chowder is a must!! And yes to bread bowl 

Sergio G.Sergio Guzman: Great clam chowder in bread bowl

Stephanie S.Stephanie S.: Definitely have to stop and check out this place! Whether to just browse around or find good eats. Clam chowder from Boston Chowda is highly recommended!

Boston Chowda Company is one of The 15 Best Places for Clam Chowder in Boston.

6. Boston Chowda Company

7.9
1 Faneuil Hall Market Pl (Quincy Market), Boston, MA
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Boston · 64 tips and reviews

Vik C.Vik Chhabra: Easily the best Clam Chowder in Boston. Pru location is also consistently good.

Candid CuisineCandid Cuisine: Get the Lobster roll + Clam Chowder in bread combo Read more.

Djaniella D.Djaniella D.: Grab a hot, buttered lobster roll (worth the extra $$ over the cold roll) & clam chowder bread bowl combo deal and split with a friend. Decent price, huge bread bowl, delicious chowder and lobster!

Neptune Oyster is one of The 15 Best Places for Clam Chowder in Boston.

7. Neptune Oyster

8.9
63 Salem St (at Morton St), Boston, MA
Seafood Restaurant · North End · 356 tips and reviews

Andrew W.Andrew W: Great clam chowder, but don't call this "chowda." This is refined, elegant and light. Fried clams are perfect. Raw oysters are super fresh and flavorful. Try a variety.

NadineNadine: The clam chowder and fried clams are the best! Best clams I've ever had. The lobster roll was a bit much for me.

Elizabeth K.Elizabeth Kopko: The best! Clam chowder, lobster roll (hot w butter) and the lobster salad... Do it.

Warren Tavern is one of The 15 Best Places for Clam Chowder in Boston.

8. Warren Tavern

8.8
2 Pleasant St (at Main St), Boston, MA
Pub · Thompson Square - Bunker Hill · 95 tips and reviews

Eric S.Eric Smith: Best clam chowder I have ever had. The food and service were great. Next trip back to Boston I will be back here.

Bill H.Bill H: Clam Chowder and Tavern Onion soups are both amazing. The chowder is full of clams. The onion soup is tasty and loaded with Gruyere cheese

Stephanie C.Stephanie Cianchetti: Some of the best clam chowder. Great brunch. Just all-around fantastic place. Everything I've had there is really good.

Legal Sea Foods is one of The 15 Best Places for Clam Chowder in Boston.

9. Legal Sea Foods

8.1
100 Huntington Ave (at Copley Mall), Boston, MA
Seafood Restaurant · Prudential - St. Botolph · 58 tips and reviews

Brenda T.Brenda Thomas: The food is superb especially the lobster which I love and my hubby loves their clam chowder!!!

Dana V.Dana Villmore: You can totally eat here for under $20 and have a delicious meal: get a bowl of the clam chowder and a nice salad (I recommend the wedge). :)

Richard F.Richard Ferrier: New England clam chowder most excellent

Yankee Lobster is one of The 15 Best Places for Clam Chowder in Boston.

10. Yankee Lobster

8.4
300 Northern Ave, Boston, MA
Seafood Restaurant · Seaport District · 112 tips and reviews

Tony E.Tony Eng: I'm from New York City and thought the name of this restaurant was pretty ironic due to it being in Boston. Lobster roll and clam chowder was awesome and so was the service. Great staff, good food!

KneeTherapistKneeTherapist: if you're at the convention center make the walk over here, clam chowder was the best I've had and the lobster club sandwich was good too.

Caitlin B.Caitlin B: Clam chowder was delicious! Great spot to go after harpoon brewery for some good food

James Hook & Company is one of The 15 Best Places for Clam Chowder in Boston.

11. James Hook & Company

9.1
440 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Boston · 91 tips and reviews

Ellie R.Ellie Rountree: Get the small lobster roll (good price!) and the clam chowder. Sprinkle with Old Bay. Be happy.

Jen A.Jen A: Nothing fancy in terms of seating but the food is delicious. You have to try: the lobster roll, lobster Mac and cheese and the clam chowder

Evelyn T.Evelyn Tio: By far the best lobster roll I've ever had. Stuffed with meat--this is the real deal. Sometimes they give free samples of clam chowder which is also delicious!

Faneuil Hall Marketplace is one of The 15 Best Places for Clam Chowder in Boston.

12. Faneuil Hall Marketplace

8.7
1 S Market St (at Congress St & North St), Boston, MA
Historic and Protected Site · Downtown Boston · 201 tips and reviews

Julia D.Julia DeJoseph: Clam chowder in a bread bowl with a Sam Adams at the Oyster Bar! Seats always available and you're missing out if you go anywhere else!

Anna C.Anna Chow: Great food and shops. This place is at it's best during the holidays! My favorite: Clam Chowder Bowl.

Emma C.Emma Chowns: Try the Clam Chowder in Bread Bowl - Chewy bread, delicious, heavenly-smelling chowder

Luke's Lobster is one of The 15 Best Places for Clam Chowder in Boston.

13. Luke's Lobster

8.4
75 Exeter St. (Boylston), Boston, MA
Seafood Restaurant · Prudential - St. Botolph · 61 tips and reviews

Anna R.Anna Regoutz: Delicious lobster rolls and I also quite liked the clam chowder. Blueberry lemonade is super delicious. Didn't need the chips to be honest

Lea C.Lea Ceasrine: Really great clam chowder to warm up in this -15 degree weather!

Henry H.Henry Hill: The best Lobster Rolls and Clam Chowder in Boston.

The Barking Crab is one of The 15 Best Places for Clam Chowder in Boston.

14. The Barking Crab

8.3
88 Sleeper St (at Seaport Blvd.), Boston, MA
Seafood Restaurant · Seaport District · 178 tips and reviews

BonobosBonobos: Seafood galore. Try the lobster roll, clam chowder, & clam chowder, just to name a few.

Lindsay B.Lindsay Baker: Boston Scrod and New England Clam Chowder is the Way to Go!

Serious EatsSerious Eats: With outdoor dining overlooking Fort Port Channel, it's a great gathering place for a celebration, and boasts thick clam chowder and a selection of fresh fish daily.

The Oceanaire Seafood Room is one of The 15 Best Places for Clam Chowder in Boston.

15. The Oceanaire Seafood Room

8.4
40 Court St (at Tremont St), Boston, MA
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Boston · 52 tips and reviews

Steve H.Steve Herrera: You can't go wrong with any of the seafood, but starting with the clam chowder is a must.

Jas M.Jas Minh: Service here is the best I've ever experienced & I used to work in the restaurant industry so I'm picky. Also, great food! Clam chowder is yummy!

Jason M.Jason Martin: Great Clam Chowder & Stuffed Shrimp!