Santa Monica Seafood is one of The 13 Best Places for Clam Chowder in Santa Monica.

1. Santa Monica Seafood

9.0
1000 Wilshire Blvd (at 10th St.), Santa Monica, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Santa Monica · 101 tips and reviews

Angie C.Angie C: N. E. Clam chowder is best I've had on west coast. Oysters are alwats great.

Juicy CoutureJuicy Couture: Super crowded for lunch so go early or late and try the spicy salmon burger! That and the clam chowder are delicious staples. I’ve heard the lobster is sick here..

Lisa P.Lisa P: Get the New England clam chowder!

The Albright is one of The 13 Best Places for Clam Chowder in Santa Monica.

2. The Albright

7.5
258 Santa Monica Pier (Ocean Blvd), Santa Monica, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 37 tips and reviews

Kenn K.Kenn Kim: Clam chowder was good going down but sat with me for a while. Chicken tacos lacked any significant flavor but was fresh. Water and unsweetened ice tea are on offer gratis.

Kim H.Kim Holst: Yum!! Lobster roll and ceviche are delicious! Clam chowder was very tasty with lots of big pieces of clam and not overloaded with potato.

OC Food D.OC Food Diva: Clam Chowder is awesome!

Water Grill is one of The 13 Best Places for Clam Chowder in Santa Monica.

3. Water Grill

8.4
1401 Ocean Ave (Santa Monica Blvd), Santa Monica, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 103 tips and reviews

Mohammed A.Mohammed Alsanie: Best clam chowder you can ever have

Nacho R.Nacho Ravelo: The Clam Chowder is so delicious

Meg F.Meg Farmer: Great for an oyster happy hour and wine with friends. Some celeb spotting here too.

The Lobster is one of The 13 Best Places for Clam Chowder in Santa Monica.

4. The Lobster

8.1
1602 Ocean Ave (at the Pier), Santa Monica, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 133 tips and reviews

Alison P.Alison Pu: Clam chowder has actual clams still in the shell!! Really good. I also got the seafood pasta. Yum

Danielle R.Danielle Raybuck: Great views of the pier. Make a Rez so you can sit by the windows!!! See pix of the clam chowder ... Delicious

Justine  E.Justine  Ezarik: The clam chowder is legit. There are actual clams. ACTUAL CLAMS IN THEIR LITTLE CLAM SHELL!!! FREAKED ME OUT BUT TASTED LIKE A FRESH OCEAN!

Sea Salt Fish Grill is one of The 13 Best Places for Clam Chowder in Santa Monica.

5. Sea Salt Fish Grill

8.0
508 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 34 tips and reviews

Bryan S.Bryan Shelton: The Fisherman's Wharf Clam Chowder is quite stellar. I recommend!

Winnie K.Winnie Khoo: Fave: classic fish taco, free Yelp check-in churro waffle; Skip: clam chowder

ChristinaChristina: Got the mahi-mahi w/ garlic butter and the fish tacos... Both are amazing!!! Ahh finally, a legit fish grill place with reasonable prices in Santa Monica :)

Barney's Beanery is one of The 13 Best Places for Clam Chowder in Santa Monica.

6. Barney's Beanery

7.5
1351 3rd Street Promenade (at Santa Monica Blvd), Santa Monica, CA
Pub · Downtown Santa Monica · 131 tips and reviews

Mireta K.Mireta Khalil: Great clam chowder and people-watching.

Maria O.Maria O'bry: Best Clam chowder ever and Karaoke Nights with Chris Creed as a K-man!!

Max G.Max Gladwell: Excellent patio seating and a huge menu (breakfast any time) makes this one of my top picks for 3rd Street Promenade dining.

Ye Olde King's Head is one of The 13 Best Places for Clam Chowder in Santa Monica.

7. Ye Olde King's Head

8.0
116 Santa Monica Blvd (btwn Ocean Ave. & 2nd St.), Santa Monica, CA
Pub · Downtown Santa Monica · 137 tips and reviews

Andrew J.Andrew Jabanto: Shepherds pie! Fish and chips! Clam chowder!

Clean Bay R.Clean Bay Restaurant Program: Ye Olde Kings Head is a certified restaurant of the Clean Bay Restaurant Program, helping to reduce stormwater pollution in Santa Monica Bay! Learn about or find more certified restaurants at Read more.

Charles E.Charles Edge: Mmmm Guinness!

Big Dean's Ocean Front Cafe is one of The 13 Best Places for Clam Chowder in Santa Monica.

8. Big Dean's Ocean Front Cafe

8.8
1615 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA
Beer Garden · Downtown Santa Monica · 58 tips and reviews

Jonathan C.Jonathan Correa: One of the few remaining original Santa Monica spots. They’ve done a good job preserving its soul and local appeal. Great for people watching, a cold beer, and good bar food! Exceptional staff!

MelMel: Hands down - the Best Burger on the Westside! :)

Heidi L.Heidi Lumina: The best chicken Nachos of LIFE!!!!

Back on the Beach Cafe is one of The 13 Best Places for Clam Chowder in Santa Monica.

9. Back on the Beach Cafe

7.6
445 Palisades Beach Rd, Santa Monica, CA
Breakfast Spot · North of Montana · 42 tips and reviews

Alex H.Alex Hyman: Huevos Rancheros are delicious. And they've got great sweet potato fries. Terrific spot for relaxing breakfast on the beach.

AD N.AD Nys: Coffee, good muffins + espresso to go

DoraDora: This is an official Nickelodeon Parents' Picks Award Nominee!Powered by ParentsConnect.com

The Galley Restaurant is one of The 13 Best Places for Clam Chowder in Santa Monica.

10. The Galley Restaurant

7.9
2442 Main St (btwn Mills & Hollister), Santa Monica, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Ocean Park · 60 tips and reviews

Offbeat L.A.Offbeat L.A.: The oldest bar/restaurant in Santa Monica, opened in 1934. One of the few cool, authentic places left in the neighborhood.

Dress for the DateDress for the Date: Check out the new bar menu. All looks fantastic, and well thought out. Loved the vegetarian tacos.

Captain R.Captain Ron: Planning A Party? THE GALLEY is the ideal choice parties big and small. We'll customize the menu and make sure the night is one you and your guests will remember! Read more.

The Penthouse is one of The 13 Best Places for Clam Chowder in Santa Monica.

11. The Penthouse

8.4
1111 2nd St (at Wilshire Blvd), Santa Monica, CA
New American Restaurant · Wilshire-Montana · 101 tips and reviews

Dress for the DateDress for the Date: The Black Truffle Grilled Cheese with Crispy Onion Rings are a perfect comfort food. Pair it with a glass of wine or beer. The portion size is perfect, which makes it not over the top indulgent.

Max G.Max Gladwell: Best bathroom view ever

ToryBurchToryBurch: There are few places with a better view of the Pacific—and those brilliant sunsets—than this restaurant.

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. is one of The 13 Best Places for Clam Chowder in Santa Monica.

12. Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.

8.5
301 Santa Monica Pier Bldg 9 (at Ocean Ave), Santa Monica, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 219 tips and reviews

Clean Bay R.Clean Bay Restaurant Program: Bubba Gump is a certified restaurant of the Clean Bay Restaurant Program, helping to reduce stormwater pollution in Santa Monica Bay! Learn about or find more certified restaurants at Read more.

Dayana .Dayana 👑🎀💋: If you are looking for the best shrimps in town, that is the place u wanna visit ! Any kind of shrimps. Love this place 😍😋also the specialty drinks r yummyy

Ibrahim S.Ibrahim Ss: 😘I Love seafood for ever 💘

Rae's Diner is one of The 13 Best Places for Clam Chowder in Santa Monica.

13. Rae's Diner

7.8
2901 Pico Blvd (29th Street), Santa Monica, CA
Diner · 42 tips and reviews

LAistLAist: This is an old-school diner with old-school prices. It's your typical greasy-spoon, but we're especially big fans of the biscuits and gravy. The line can get long on weekends Read more.

Knickybocky ..Knickybocky .: Pretty sure at least one hooker's been murdered here.

LA Home & StyleLA Home & Style: Classic unspoiled original diner.