Chowder Ted’s is truly a real hole in the wall restaurant, situated on Heckscher Drive on the North side of town. Not very remarkable once you arrive and even less on the inside, perhaps 10 or 12 tables a few bar stools at the counter that overlooks the kitchen. It’s typically packed with regulars, and if you’re lucky enough to score a seat at the counter, I encourage you to grab it.
"I go to chowder Teds before or after a fishing trip on heckscher. This place is cozy and and delicious. Never disappoints." - Ansel Ponce Diama
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I've been waiting to try Chowder Ted's for a while, then when I finally get there, they are shut down due to a hurricane. Well I made it today and now I'm asking myself what took so long. Yes it's off the beaten path, yes, if you blink you may just drive on by. There is no big sign, and they don't advertise. By all rights this restaurant shouldn't be able to stay I business. So enough about what's wrong, what's right, the food is incredible. Today's special, blackened mahi, asian slaw, and a mango salsa. Everything was great, I don't typically like slaw, but I ate all of it. I also noticed that there are a lot of regulars and the staff know most by name, and made it a point to know mine and to tell me bye when I left. Most places will say come back but again Teds makes you feel like they are looking forward to seeing you again. What else does chowder Teds have? In one word "passion ", If you watch your food being prepared you will see a one man show preparing the meals, plating the dishes and inspecting everything that goes out. How do people find out about Chowder Ted's, simple word of mouth. Still the best advertising available. If you have been wanting to go and just didn't find it convenient like me, then make it a point to go. I was definitely not disappointed, and will be going back again soon.
Made the drive to Chowder Ted's and it was worth every mile. The calamari was fresh and delicious, please ignore the fact I inhaled half of the order before taking the picture, it was that good. Keep in mind, the main items do not come with sides. So grab some fries if you want a full meal. Every option was $10 or less. Check out the chaulk board for daily specials.
Soooo Good!. So I seen the pictures on ig from jaxrestaurantreviews and I just had to be curious. I live 10 minutes away and ran out the door for lunch. I was not disappointed at all. Small place along the water, with maybe 5-8 tables in the whole place. I went around 1 after the lunch crowd. I ordered the fried grouper sandwich, suggested by the sweetest waitress. Got a blue moon and 1/2 pot of chowder to start. That chowder was spicy but sooo good. Comes with bread and that made it harder to quit eating. Not to mention, big chunks of potatoes, shrimp, green olives, onion for flavor, and don't forget big pieces of fish. The grouper came out on a bun w/let, tom, and a sauce that was so good they give you a side of it because they know you'll ask for more ;) All in all, I only paid $17.00. I'm telling you what, for the awesome yummy food and very nice view of the water, it's worth it to stop by on the way in or out of Fernandina.
Incredible food, great prices. This place is out of the way up on Heckscher Drive, but it's well worth the trip... just check that it's open before you go. On Friday they usually have a grilled Tuna sandwich, which I get bunless with extra salad greens, and it's wonderful with a large piece of fresh tuna cooked perfectly (rare if you ask). Probably a dish you'd pay $15 and up for elsewhere. It's a small place and can get very crowded, so go early and be patient, it's well worth it.
Great food...Great Price.... And an even better atmosphere. The staff makes you feel at home. I don't even eat seafood but my family does and we have never been disappointed. The burger and wings are always on point. If I could just convince Ted to put steak on the grill we would eat there 3 times a week instead of just 2. Do yourself a favor and stop in. - unpaid spokesman.
BEST!. This place is very close to where I work. There are days you can find our entire office there - everyone LOVES it! The fish specials are so fresh and delicious. The chowder is one of my all time favorites and even the fries rock here. The hushpuppies are on point and can you beat a $1.50 draft beer (that's after work of course). The burgers are some of the best in town and their cajun sauce is so yummy - I eat it with everything. Honestly you can't go wrong with anything on the menu and that's the truth - have them pick for you if you want, you won't be disappointed.
The people that dislike it because of the seating and the chowder pots are ridiculous - This is a little family owned shoreside dive that cranks out awesome, fresh meals and that is that. They aren't fancy and don't try to be - but that is what of the best parts about Ted's!
My husband and I went to Ted's today for the first time today. We arrived right before 11 and was among the first customers. I ordered the oyster po boy sandwich and my husband ordered the cajun burger. Both were delicious. The restaurant is small and there are very few tables however the staff was friendly and the food arrived quickly :)
Anyone who doesn't like Ted'a can go lick Captain D's balls
We were in Jacksonville for just an evening so we Googled restaurants and Cowder Ted's came up. It is a little hole in the wall (best kind of restaurant) with limited seating, great service and good food. Reviews went on and on about the chowder, and it was good, but we didn't really consider it chowder. It was more like a stew. I had the crab cake sandwich and my husband had the coconut shrimp. Both were good. We liked the out-of-the-way, run down, local feel of the place.
I stopped here to try some authentic clam chowder and boy was I not disappointed! The clam chowder was absolutely AMAZING! So much so I plan to stop for another full pot to freeze and bring home to Michigan. I got this accompanied by the Cajun Shrimp Po Boy, which was equally delicious. Atmosphere was great, not too fancy or upscale. They sold beer to go woth the great food and had outdoor seating. I did carryout and ate in my truck with a view of the water being I was on a conference call during my lunch. Will definitely be going back!
Iconic old Florida seafood shack at its finest! If Derek and JJ rave about this place, with all the travels they make, it’s gotta be good. The chowder is a bowl of love!
This place is a Florida Gem. I went today for the first time and I was blown away. The atmosphere is like no other, the staff was beyond friendly and the food is stupid good. I ordered the red shrimp with a salad. The shrimp were slap your momma good. Best I’ve ever had. I’d make the 4 hour drive just to eat here.
Thank you for the food and service. Mind blown!!!!!!!
Great food, excellent service, dumpy decor. But that’s what you expect when you go to Chowder Ted’s. It’s obviously been there for a hundred years. So that’s it. And our server was prompt, friendly and helpful. We ordered 1/2 pot of chowder to share, a crab cake on a salad, a cajun burger and some pretty good fries. The crab cake was delicious. The cajun burger was flavorful on its own but the cajun sauce made it awesome. All in all, pleasant experience. We will be back when passing through again.
This is a great little hidden treasure. Came upon it out on an afternoon motorcycle ride. Don't blink or you'll miss it, but a great stop fresh fish dishes, yummy appetizers and cold beer. Oh yeah, and the chowder of off the charts!
One important note, get there early on Saturdays. They are closed on Sundays and Mondays, so they try to make just enough chowder to get through the day without leftovers so when it's gone it's gone. And this is a very popular locals joint where they come in and get pots of chowder to go.
It's fantastic. It's not a New England chowder nor a Manhattan, but it is a hearty red chowder choc full of seafood and veggies. Also tried the blackened grouper which was fresh and tasty. The staff is friendly welcoming. A great finish to a great day riding. Also great outdoor seating rig in the river. Beautiful!
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I knew I'd love this place & I did. Old school excellent fried seafood vry reasonably priced. Shrimp & conch fritters r out of this world. I love the honey decor, the water view, the staff. U just get so much more for yr $ than some fancy "high end" establishment & the food is WAY FRESHER & BETTER! I'll be coming back, laughing # those wasting $ somewhere else. It brings back my childhood & the places we used to go in FL & NC with my Dad. Thank you Chowder Ted's!!!
This is a great local joint that we’ve been visiting over the years. We come back for their “Full Pot of Chowder” time and again. We’ve tried other menu items which are ok, but the chowder is exceptional. Tomato based. Mildly spicy. Served with Texas Toast (whatever Texas toast may be 🤗).
If you want to see what old Florida looked like, then this is the place to go. It is located on Heckscher Drive, which is an old fish camp road connecting Fernandina Beach and Jacksonville. The outside is not much to look at, but inside it is very warm and inviting. Most importantly, the food is delicious, and the service was very good. As the name would suggest, the clam chowder was excellent. We had it as an appetizer and split it between the two of us. I had the fried flounder sandwich, which was excellent, and my wife had the same flounder as a plate with a salad. It was delicious as well. Beer menu was good, and the smoked fish appetizer was almost a full meal. We recommend this place very highly, and it is a very unique place, a far cry from most of the chains that one finds in modern Florida.
Look, u wanna judge a place? Get something simple. Like Cajun Po Boy and Cajun Fries. Hands DOWN probably the best po boy I've ever had. Just flat out delicious. The shrimp was perfectly spicy and the bread was a perfect ratio to the meat and the Cajun sauce just made it blend together in a flavorful, juicy bite!
Wife had the special: Grilled Red Fish and onion rings. She loved it! And it wasn't fishy fish and tasted ok to my fish-hating lips so that had to say something, too.
The Conch Fritters were crunchy outside, hot and moist inside and delicious.
We'll be going back.
Be warned! Small joint. Five tables and a short bar. So get there early!
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