Shake's Old Fisherman's Grotto is one of The 15 Best Places for Clam Chowder in Monterey.

1. Shake's Old Fisherman's Grotto

7.8
39 Fishermans Wharf (off Olivier St), Monterey, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 146 tips and reviews

John B.John Barrón: Some of the best clam chowder. Grab a take home container

La C.La Cjargnele: Clam chowder is a must! Then choose an entree (I suggest tuna), then finish your meal with delicious Frangelico, it is made w/ almonds

__: Get a free appetizer outside from the clam chowder sampler! The lazy man cioppino and jambalaya are a good place to start.

Fish Hopper Seafood & Steaks is one of The 15 Best Places for Clam Chowder in Monterey.

2. Fish Hopper Seafood & Steaks

7.7
700 Cannery Row Ste K, Monterey, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Cannery Row · 164 tips and reviews

MichelleMichelle: The clam chowder is amazing! Grilled salmon is my fav. Cooked to perfection. The linguini Isabelle looked yummy. Service was superb :)

Dave P.Dave Palmer: They have the BEST clam chowder in Monterey. If that's all you came for and want to save some $$, get it out on the pier. Otherwise go in for some incredible seafood. The Oysters Rockefeller rock!

Lauren B.Lauren Bacon: Best bread bowl and clam chowder in 50 mile radius! Skip other spots and grab a bowl to go for $8!! Feeds two people easy!

Old Fisherman's Wharf is one of The 15 Best Places for Clam Chowder in Monterey.

3. Old Fisherman's Wharf

8.1
Wharf No. 1 (at Olivier St), Monterey, CA
Pier · 92 tips and reviews

Jinnie L.Jinnie L: lots to see n enjoy♡ must to do the glass boat! also try free clam chowder samples from restaurants tout! ;)

Derek S.Derek Slavy: Clam chowder best on the wharf, possibly in Monterey all together! Bread pudding desert also an absolute MUST TRY. Great service, staff, and decor/Sanatra music!

Kat .Kat 🐱: Get the clam chowder from Old Fisherman's Grotto and coffee from Water+Leaves (They have a small outdoor patio where you can sit and look at this view)!

Sandbar & Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Clam Chowder in Monterey.

4. Sandbar & Grill

8.1
Wharf #2, Monterey, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 62 tips and reviews

SeeMontereySeeMonterey: Fantastic seafood! Try the lobster tail or clam chowder

Morgan C.Morgan C.: Friendly staff, incredible view, fantastic clam chowder, nice ambience, fresh smelling restaurant.

Anthony C.Anthony Carpeneti: The clam chowder is one of the best items on the menu to order. It is great!!!

Loulou's Griddle In The Middle is one of The 15 Best Places for Clam Chowder in Monterey.

5. Loulou's Griddle In The Middle

8.0
Municipal Wharf 2, Monterey, CA
Diner · 53 tips and reviews

Cindy P.Cindy P.: Try the clam chowder, it's the best.

Aisea L.Aisea Laungaue: Clam chowder reaches above and beyond the hype. You won't regret it.

Olivier D.Olivier DEBUQUOY: The clam chowder is amazing and the staff very friendly

Sea Harvest Fish Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Clam Chowder in Monterey.

6. Sea Harvest Fish Market

7.7
598 Foam St, Monterey, CA
Seafood Restaurant · New Monterey · 49 tips and reviews

Jeannette S.Jeannette Sanchez: try the Shrimp cocktail, sauce was really good. Clam chowder was thick with lots of clam. Carmel wheat beer was a good complement to the seafood.

Tom M.Tom McGhan: Is it lame to suggest the fries at a seafood restaurant? Because they were exceptionally good here. I also really enjoyed the clam chowder. They did cook all their fish well too.

Chris S.Chris Saylor: Get the BBQ oysters, clam chowder and calamari steak. So good!

Chart House Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Clam Chowder in Monterey.

7. Chart House Restaurant

8.1
444 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Cannery Row · 31 tips and reviews

Brittany B.Brittany B: I've been here twice and got the stuffed tilapia both times. It's incredible. Salad bar is super fresh. Clam chowder is meh (I'm from New England so I may be biased). Great service, great food! YUM!

Jinnie L.Jinnie L: this place is amazing! the host is great, very friendly service and the food is delicious:) - shrimp fresca, cioppino, clam chowder, n must try chocolate lava cake!!! yum♡

Mike R.Mike Reid: Happy Hour - M-F 4:30 - 7:30

The Crown & Anchor is one of The 15 Best Places for Clam Chowder in Monterey.

8. The Crown & Anchor

8.0
150 W Franklin St, Monterey, CA
Pub · Old Monterey Business District · 77 tips and reviews

natattack_77natattack_77: Best clam chowder in Monterey. Really.

Wayne B.Wayne Belk: Awesome beer selections and New England Clam Chowder!

Ann F.Ann Fadallan: Clam chowder

Schooners is one of The 15 Best Places for Clam Chowder in Monterey.

9. Schooners

7.5
400 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Cannery Row · 52 tips and reviews

Jess R.Jess R: Bugs, slow service but the views are great. The bread is delicious but the clam chowder was ok

Lazar S.Lazar Stojković: Clam chowder is simply perfect.

Samuel P.Samuel Padilla: Sitting out on the patio with the sound of the crashing waves and great view toward the pacific. Taste of the Clam Chowder Bread bowl was comfort.

Fisherman's Shoreline Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Clam Chowder in Monterey.

10. Fisherman's Shoreline Park

7.4
Old Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey, CA
Park · 3 tips and reviews

Stacie F.Stacie Ford: Crab Louie's has the best clam chowder on the wharf!

Al B.Al B.: Clam chowder at the wharf nearby and little performers galore.

Kimberly A.Kimberly Allen: Great place to watch the seals!!

Lalla Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Clam Chowder in Monterey.

11. Lalla Grill

7.6
1415 Del Monte Ctr, Monterey, CA
American Restaurant · 45 tips and reviews

elisa g.elisa garcia: Try a cup of clam chowder

CC T.CC T: The jambalaya portion was huge and it had flavor, but there was no kick to it and that’s what I was looking for. The clam chowder was delicious and it’s a pet friendly restaurant.

Sarah R.Sarah R: Great martinis and nice patio with fire pit

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. is one of The 15 Best Places for Clam Chowder in Monterey.

12. Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.

7.7
720 Cannery Row (at Prescott Ave), Monterey, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Cannery Row · 94 tips and reviews

Darryl H.Darryl Heath: Had the Bucket of Boat Trash...Horrible! Fish cold and tastesld old...Lobster Claws cold and gamey, Clam Chowder was burned. Key Lime Pie ok...but plate dirty.

Katie L.Katie Lance: Clam chowder is yummy!!

Mylo Angelo M.Mylo Angelo Magali Jr.: I love their clam chowder in a bread bowl!

Monterey's Fish House is one of The 15 Best Places for Clam Chowder in Monterey.

13. Monterey's Fish House

8.2
2114 Del Monte Ave (at Dela Vina Ave), Monterey, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 80 tips and reviews

Holly B.Holly Bishop: Amazing! We couldn't get a reservation, so opted to sit at the bar. Great service and delicious food. The clam chowder and the crab cakes were the best we've ever had. The crab ravioli: yum!,

Ihsan C.Ihsan Cemali: Prawn pasta, old grilled oyster and calamari parmesan steak was delicious. Waiter was very helpful. See you next time😉

Richard H.Richard Harris: No trip to Monterey would be complete without dinner here. Off the beaten path and well worth it!

Cannery Row is one of The 15 Best Places for Clam Chowder in Monterey.

14. Cannery Row

7.9
Monterey, CA
Neighborhood · 37 tips and reviews

Kendra S.Kendra Storm: Free Ghirardelli chocolate samples by just walking in. Free clam chowder samples at Louis Linguinis. For good coffee and great views, head down to Monterey Plaza Hotel to Cafe La Strada.

Brian D.Brian Depew: Beer! We had the calamari.. Very good!

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Bay Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Clam Chowder in Monterey.

15. Bay Cafe

7.2
55 Camino Aguajito, Monterey, CA
Breakfast Spot · 10 tips and reviews

Zoltán L.Zoltán Lukács: Awesome seafood! They have the best clam chowder

John K.John Kidde: Great waffle, OJ and bacon. Friendly service, convenient to the Lodge next door and a good value too.

Tonia E.Tonia E: $5.99 for French toast? Heeeeelll yeeah