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

1. Union Oyster House

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

Margaretha G.Margaretha Gunawan: Clam Chowder in tje bowl, make it two, and the natural oyster cracker!

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

QQ: The clam chowder is awesome! When you get more clams than potatoes, you know you're in Boston!

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

2. Boston Chowda Company

7.8
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.

Jessica A.Jessica A.: Clam chowda, lobster roll & lobster mac n'cheese!

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

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

3. Quincy Market

8.8
1 Faneuil Hall Sq (btwn Clinton & Chatham), Boston, MA
Historic and Protected Site · Downtown Boston · 325 tips and reviews

NawaraNawara: Try the teriyaki at the Japanese restaurant or the clam chowder at Boston chowda: to die for!

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

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

4. James Hook & Company

9.0
440 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Boston · 90 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 Downtown Boston, Boston.

5. Faneuil Hall Marketplace

8.6
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

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

6. The Oceanaire Seafood Room

8.5
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!

Oyster Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Clam Chowder in Downtown Boston, Boston.

7. Oyster Bar

7.7
1 Faneuil Hall Market Pl, Boston, MA
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Boston · 13 tips and reviews

Aysegul O.Aysegul Ozkan: Great clam chowder! I will be back!

Hard R.Hard Rocker: Great clam chowder. Friendly staff.

Detroit On TapDetroit On Tap: Great clam chowder in a bread bowl

Mr. Dooley's is one of The 15 Best Places for Clam Chowder in Downtown Boston, Boston.

8. Mr. Dooley's

8.3
77 Broad St (at Custom House St), Boston, MA
Pub · Financial District · 61 tips and reviews

Gluten Free Promise ..Gluten Free Promise .com: Clam chowder is amazing

Tom K.Tom Karstensen: Get the clam chowder. It's incredible.

Craig A.Craig Anderson: Try the Clam Chowder With Bacon Crumbles

Bell In Hand Tavern is one of The 15 Best Places for Clam Chowder in Downtown Boston, Boston.

9. Bell In Hand Tavern

7.9
45 Union St (at Hanover St), Boston, MA
Pub · Downtown Boston · 127 tips and reviews

Gordon V.Gordon Valentine: Love the Clam Chowder and Fish-n-Chips! From someone who travels, these two items are great!!!

ドーラドーラ: Go for the clam chowder and oysters.

Kelly L.Kelly L: Crab cakes are awesome. And clam chowder is a must.

Black Rose is one of The 15 Best Places for Clam Chowder in Downtown Boston, Boston.

10. Black Rose

8.0
160 State St (at Commercial St), Boston, MA
Irish Pub · Financial District · 112 tips and reviews

Abbey T.Abbey Thomas: The clam chowder is great!!! And the beef stew!! Wasn't crazy about the lobster roll.

Gianna N.Gianna Nebbia: No frills- but great food and the BEST clam chowda

Greg D.Greg D: NE Clam Chowder!!

Sam LaGrassa's is one of The 15 Best Places for Clam Chowder in Downtown Boston, Boston.

11. Sam LaGrassa's

8.9
44 Province St (btwn Bromfield & School), Boston, MA
Sandwich Spot · Downtown Boston · 107 tips and reviews

MollyMolly: Just has clam chowder for the 1st time at Sam's! Read more.

Danielle A.Danielle Alura: Best clam chowder in Boston

Liza P.Liza Paliy: Clam chowder, chipotle pastarmi sandwiches

Bostonia Public House is one of The 15 Best Places for Clam Chowder in Downtown Boston, Boston.

12. Bostonia Public House

8.3
131 State St, Boston, MA
Bar · Financial District · 47 tips and reviews

James K.James Kiernan: Tasty clam chowda!

BarryChonBarryChon: Clam chowder and broccolini please

Nimich C.Nimich C: Asa was our waiter and he recommended the Spinach & watercress salad as well as the lobster with tater tots instead of fries. Excellent service and food!

Salty Dog Seafood Grille & Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Clam Chowder in Downtown Boston, Boston.

13. Salty Dog Seafood Grille & Bar

7.4
206 Faneuil Hall Market Pl, Boston, MA
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Boston · 49 tips and reviews

Timothy J.Timothy J: for $6 additional you can get clam chowder in a mug. however it's mediocre at best.

Larry A.Larry Archer: Clam chowder was just alright. Ben Franklin's "invention" is a sandwich: lunch meat, lettuce, tomato. Best thing about the place is the view -- sit outside, get a beer, watch the street performers.

Ame B.Ame Boehm: Not the best experience! Server was less than pleasant. Clam chowder tastes like it's from a can.

Blackstone Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Clam Chowder in Downtown Boston, Boston.

14. Blackstone Grill

7.2
15 Union St (btwn Hanover & North St.), Boston, MA
Bar · Downtown Boston · 23 tips and reviews

Jay S.Jay Stanley: First time having clam chowder. Great burger too.

TJ G.TJ Girsch: Clam chowder is wicked good. Do not miss it.

Julie A.Julie Allen: Love the clam chowder!!!!

Walrus & The Carpenter is one of The 15 Best Places for Clam Chowder in Downtown Boston, Boston.

15. Walrus & The Carpenter

7.3
200 Faneuil Hall Market Place, Boston, MA
Bar · Downtown Boston · 11 tips and reviews

Nitzan B.Nitzan B: Clam chowder was really good!

Miguel V.Miguel Varela: Loved the Clam Chowder

Arthur W.Arthur W: Skip the chowder and oysters and go straight for the market priced lobster dinner. Cooked to perfection. Also terrific are Cherrystone clams and lobster bisque.