This place is definitely a hidden gem. I've worked in and around this area for the past 15 years and I never knew this place existed. Such a cool atmosphere, great attentive staff, beer prices that can't be beat and the most phenomenal clam chowder we've ever experienced!!
Great little place hidden at the end of the travelled water way in LA Harbor.
Good service and great food. They only have one- yes one guest dock at the end of the dock- kind of sucks when you come all the way from Newport or Marina Del Rey and it takes 30 minutes to get to it from open water only to find the guest slip occupied. But other than that it is a great place even if you end up driving there in your car.
Chowder definitely brought my memory back from Pike Place, Seattle. Their chowder was on point. Burger + Chowder was definitely interesting combo. But I wouldn’t eat it everyday haha I think it was just too heavy (duh). We also got the fisherman’s platter, which was definitely worth it!!!
Overall vibe was very chill and relaxing even when the whole place is not as big. All people working there are super duper kind!!!
I would definitely recommend ordering a side of salad though.
This is a great place to enjoy a bowl of chowder. We joined friends here and really enjoyed it. I downgraded it to a 4 ⭐️ just due to the chowder being only warm. Chowder should be hot.
This place is clean and decorated nicely. It is kind of hidden here and not an easy find unless you are in the marina for some reason. If your in the area don’t hesitate. Lots of meal choices and most should find something they will like. The chowder was great just not hot enough. Hopefully next time cuz we will be back.
Great little restaurant in a hard to reach location. Well worth the trip. The chowder bread bowls are delicious. The fish and chips very good. The atmosphere tied it all together. Pretty sure you'll be making your way back often.
Dining on the water in a nicely decorated restaurant, eating fabulous clam chowder. Complete win! Waited way to long to try this spot, but it lived up to all the good reviews.
This place is a hidden gem, the clam chowder was delicious and the Salmon and swordfish hit the spot. Excellent service and the location is unique. Keep up the excellent meals and customer service.
Hands down, by a mile, best clam chowder I have ever ever had. I even used my fish from fish and chips to whipe the bowl clean! Ifnits your first time, do the Chowder! Will be back for more. Also had the fish and chips. They were pretty good. Crispy and plenty of fish. Also recommended.
My 5 yo niece had space to color while I sucked down a delicious, two-handed Michelada, and then we shared a bread bowl of the most delicious clam chowder I think I’ve ever had. It was during the busy lunch rush, so we waited about 25 mins for our table, but that was expected and the staff was extremely kind. Also, bonus, cats! DO IT.
This place is awesome. It's a very unique atmosphere. Servers were good, and they were busy. Chowder was good, don't order the bread bowl, its an illusion, the bread is t really hollowed out, order the 16 oz bowl of soup for 6 bucks cheaper. The beer is pretty cheap. My ice tea was good. The fried clams and calamari were disappointing, but everything else was good ( obviously pre packaged, the clams are bellies but strips and the calamari was super chewy rings, not rings and tentacles, it was cheap fast food quality. Like maybe getting fried calamari from Sonic ). Go check this place out and you will see why it's worth it.
It’s a barge on the water They have chowder. You could stop right there and have a 3 star meal. But Chowder Barge goes further. First, the chowder is great. Just the right consistency, the chunks are just right. Add a touch of Tabasco and it’s nearly perfect. The platter of fried stuff was all perfectly fried goodness. But the main even , no doubt, is the Chowder Burger. It seems like it’s going to be an insane plate of decadence but my friend and I each had no problem devouring one. The burger is well charred and maybe even has bacon in the patty? The bun is just right to stand up to but still soak up the chowder the burger is swimming in.
The decor is exactly what you imagine it should be and hits the mark dead on, especially the fireplace of human skulls. Argh.
Our waitress was great and kept our coffee and ice tea refilled without being asked. I hope the barge gets to stay where it is. It’s a singular place and experience.
Great local find! As a chowder house, your chowder should be spot on ... and it was. Fair prices and generous serving sizes. My 11 y/o had the Chowder Burger, a novelty with a cheeseburger drowning in a bowl of Chowder. Surprisingly good! My first time and I'll be back next time I'm in town.
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