Summer Shack is one of The 11 Best Places for Clam Chowder in Cambridge.

1. Summer Shack

7.9
149 Alewife Brook Pkwy (at Rindge Ave.), Cambridge, MA
Seafood Restaurant · North Cambridge · 65 tips and reviews

Cathy S.Cathy Sahyonne: The best clam chowder I've had in a long time! Clams were excellent!

Alan K.Alan Kwong: If you have had your fill of clam chowder try the fish and crab chowder with rum! Oh and the lobster roll is legit. Served on a toast bun with big juicy piece!

Enryqwe L.Enryqwe Lopes: If you love the seafood, here is a must, definitely the best menu option is the lobster. Start with a shrimp boiled in beer 👌😋

Alive & Kicking Lobsters is one of The 11 Best Places for Clam Chowder in Cambridge.

2. Alive & Kicking Lobsters

9.0
269 Putnam Ave (nr River Street), Cambridge, MA
Seafood Restaurant · 51 tips and reviews

Geoffroy B.Geoffroy Bablon: Fast, then feast! The lobster, lobster sandwich, and clam chowder are all delicious. Just have them all, bring a good friend to share (some). Sit outside, or indoor-ish. Heating not guaranteed.

Holly D.Holly D: Lobster sandwich & seafood chowder - perfect (!!!) for a rainy or sunny afternoon stroll in Cambridge. Close to Whole Foods & sit by the river if the picnic table isn’t your scene!

Cesar R.Cesar R.: it's a lobster sandwich, not a lobster roll... get it.

Charlie's Kitchen is one of The 11 Best Places for Clam Chowder in Cambridge.

3. Charlie's Kitchen

7.8
10 Eliot St (at Winthrop St.), Cambridge, MA
American Restaurant · Harvard Square · 168 tips and reviews

Jovan M.Jovan M: Best thing worth trying would definitely have to be the clam chowder.

AngelaAngela: The "homemade" clam chowder is HORRIBLE!!! Very bland and flavorless, tasted identical to water. Save yourself the misery and don't get it. But good burgers and fries and friendly staff!

Big John K.Big John Krishack: Holy cow ! This place blew me away!! Double lobster roll for $13 bowl of homemade clam chowder for $6 just awesome come here now...why arent you here yet?

Nubar is one of The 11 Best Places for Clam Chowder in Cambridge.

4. Nubar

7.6
16 Garden St, Cambridge, MA
American Restaurant · West Cambridge · 29 tips and reviews

Keith K.Keith Kaplan: The New England Clam Chowder is delicious. Must get!

Taryn L.Taryn L.: I have Celiac disease.This place had plenty of gluten free options for me! I had their cheese board with Glutino gluten free crackers. Then I had the Nubar burger on gluten free bun! So yummy!

AskMenAskMen: Why? Get it? It's a new bar? Ah, never mind. Gone is the outdated style of the old space, the hotel has been there since the 1920s, & in its place they've built the type of sleek dining room & lounge Read more.

Cambridge Common is one of The 11 Best Places for Clam Chowder in Cambridge.

5. Cambridge Common

8.5
1667 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Pub · Aggasiz - Harvard University · 122 tips and reviews

Roze M.Roze Merry: If u r looking for a light yet filling meal, get the southwestern quesadilla and a cup of clam chowder.

Kevin H.Kevin H: Awesome beer selection (and great staff who knows all about it & can help novices like me) + great burgers. Oh, and fried pickles. Get fried pickles.

Rob S.Rob Sheppard: If you're not sure what to go for, go with the 'Staff Pick'. Four 5oz beer samplers. Tasty!

Courthouse Seafood Restaurant is one of The 11 Best Places for Clam Chowder in Cambridge.

6. Courthouse Seafood Restaurant

8.5
498 Cambridge St (Sixth St.), Cambridge, MA
Seafood Restaurant · East Cambridge · 10 tips and reviews

Roth G.Roth Gill: Clam Roll is awesome!! $5.95, huge portion and fries. Cooked perfect!!

Jeff W.Jeff Weinstein: Whole fried fish, catfish, and chowder.

Enrico S.Enrico S: Good service and food. Great prices!

Mr. Bartley's Burger Cottage is one of The 11 Best Places for Clam Chowder in Cambridge.

7. Mr. Bartley's Burger Cottage

8.5
1246 Massachusetts Ave (btwn Bow & Plympton), Cambridge, MA
Burger Joint · Harvard Square · 173 tips and reviews

Ben M.Ben Mayson: One of our Favourite places to bring visitors. Classic. Fun. Tasty

Harvard UniversityHarvard University: An American landmark since 1960 & voted best burgers in America! Try "The American Idol" burger w/ bacon, cheese, mushrooms and onions. Read more.

Calvin W.Calvin Williams: Cash Only!

Frank's Steak House is one of The 11 Best Places for Clam Chowder in Cambridge.

8. Frank's Steak House

7.2
2310 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Steakhouse · North Cambridge · 21 tips and reviews

Jeremy K.Jeremy Krantz: Has been around for 75+ years serving up delicious, affordable steakhouse food. They always have specials, service is good and the food is solid too! Much more affordable than most steakhouses.

Jake S.Jake Smith: The Prime Rib is ridiculously huge. And ridiculously delicious.

Alicia V.Alicia Vargas: Great prices!

The Phoenix Landing is one of The 11 Best Places for Clam Chowder in Cambridge.

9. The Phoenix Landing

7.6
512 Massachusetts Ave (btwn Brookline & Pearl), Cambridge, MA
Sports Bar · 70 tips and reviews

Margot M.Margot Mazur: Wow. Might be my new favorite bar in Cambridge. Not crowded for NFL, super nice and lively. Really feels like a home bar.

LFC B.LFC Boston: The best Liverpool bar in the USA.

New England RevolutionNew England Revolution: The Phoenix Landing is an official Partner Bar of the New England Revolution Read more.

Grafton Street Pub is one of The 11 Best Places for Clam Chowder in Cambridge.

10. Grafton Street Pub

7.5
59 JFK St (at Harvard St.), Cambridge, MA
Gastropub · Harvard Square · 90 tips and reviews

Kento T.Kento Takahashi Morita: The most perfectly served Guinness. Now this is a thing of beauty!

Mariana T.Mariana Tavares: The buttermilk pancakes are a great option for a brunch!

Sam S.Sam Shredder: Hands down, try an order of truffle fries. They are simply ah-mazing!

S&S Restaurant is one of The 11 Best Places for Clam Chowder in Cambridge.

11. S&S Restaurant

7.0
1334 Cambridge St (at Oak St.), Cambridge, MA
Diner · Inman Square · 71 tips and reviews

Emily B.Emily Baer: Amazing. Amazing. Amazing. Jewish deli in Boston.

Scott S.Scott S: Break the fast here!

Jay | LeeJay | Lee: Boneless sweet wings are bomb!