Sadaf Rahmanian

The Clam Chowder in a bread bowl is a must order. Great value for only $13 each. I highly recommend the white chowder. The service is also very fast so there’s no wait to get your order. We didn’t like the red chowder - it was very acidic and tasted like tomato paste.

Caelan Buchanan

super cute retro-y looking restaurant! they have a cute little patio out front, and the inside is just adorable. my mom and i dined in and couldn’t get over the atmosphere. the food was delicious! we ordered fish & chips and the small garden salad to share :>

Skylar Y

Oh my god, just the chowder I needed! Visiting pier 39 provides MANY food options, and I’m glad I made the right choice with Chowder’s. Just an all around great food experience that’s casual and comforting. The chowder was perfect and FRESH, and the fish and chips we got had an amazing crunch to it! I usually don’t eat fish and chips, but Chowder’s has changed that! The service was good too, nothing crazy but very kind. Definitely try this place when you need some food visiting Pier 39!

We stopped for lunch as my husband really likes a good chowder bread bowl. We ended up getting a mixed seafood basket & a chowder bowl to share. The chowder bowel was a bit tough and we didn’t finis…

We stopped for lunch as my husband really likes a good chowder bread bowl. We ended up getting a mixed seafood basket & a chowder bowl to share. The chowder bowel was a bit tough and we di…

We stopped for lunch as my husband really likes a good chowder bread bowl. We ended up getting a mixed seafood basket & a chowder bowl to share. The chowder bowel was a bit tough and we didn…

We stopped for lunch as my husband really likes a good chowder bread bowl. We ended up getting a mixed seafood basket & a chowder bowl to share. The chowder bowel was a bit tough and we didn’t fin…

Loved it. Great service. We had clam chowder in a sourdough bread bowl. It was so welcome on quite a chilly day, delicious.

Loved it. Great service. We had clam chowder in a sourdough bread bowl. It was so welcome on quite a chilly day, delicious.

Loved it. Great service. We had clam chowder in a sourdough bread bowl. It was so welcome on quite a chilly day, delicious.

Loved it. Great service. We had clam chowder in a sourdough bread bowl. It was so welcome on quite a chilly day, delicious.

Loved it. Great service. We had clam chowder in a sourdough bread bowl. It was so welcome on quite a chilly day, delicious.

Excellent fish and chips even to take away.very crispy at least four slices of well fried and not oiled at all fish.chips very thick soft inside and crispy outsider.perfect sour cream

This restaurant is great if you just want some clam chowder without having to wait on a table. The restaurant also have good views of the boats.

I hadn’t been to Chowder’s in about 20 years, so this visit was a bit of a nostalgia trip for me. It’s always interesting to return somewhere after that much time and see how it holds up. The clam chowder itself was decent — not bad, but not particularly memorable either. It had a solid texture and flavor, but it didn’t quite have that rich, standout taste I was hoping for. I’d give the soup 3 stars. What absolutely delivered, though, was the sourdough bread bowl. It was just as good as I remembered — perfectly crusty on the outside, soft and warm on the inside, and the ideal companion to the chowder. The bread alone is worth the stop. That’s a full 5 stars from me. Overall, if you’re going for the classic sourdough bread bowl experience, you won’t be disappointed.

Drupad K

So I finally tried Chowders in SF, Pier 39, famous for their clam chowder in sourdough bread. Honestly, it was an ok‑ok experience. The chowder was fine but I could barely taste the clam here and there, definitely few grains of sand – could have been better. Ambience is nice though, comfy seats and a good mix of cuisines on the menu. Felt slightly pricy, Had to try it once, but not blown away. Traveler Tips 🧳 - There might be better chowder spots, but if you’re nearby, give it a shot. - Maps can be a little confusing, especially if you’re coming from the deck – keep your eyes open. - It gets crowded, so plan to visit during non‑peak hours for a smoother experience.

Yamanashi The Moon Dragon

Absolutely fantastic clam chowder, there's a reason these guys are the original bread bowl chowder places. I couldn't believe how many fresh clams were inside the chowder! I was expecting to wait a few minutes to get my food but as soon as I put my card away the bread bowl was ready! The cashier literally turned around and back with my food in less than 10 seconds. I can't believe how fast that service was! Now this was a random Thursday afternoon so I couldn't say the same for a weekend. Clam chowder itself is amazing, I added some hot sauce in there to kick it up a notch; only reason I didn't give a 5 star is because I didn't really like the bread bowl itself, I feel like it really lacked the classic sourdough flavor that sourdough normally has, it tasted really plain to me, like eating an unsalted soft pretzel from the movie theaters. It just tasted like dense bread to me but all in all, the main event the clam chowder itself is definitely worth a taste!

snarkyguy

This is a drive-by fish and chips restaurant. The food really isn’t bad, but it’s not particularly noteworthy either. Don’t get me wrong, it’s really not bad, your basic 3-out-of-5 seafood. Self-service. But the price reflects that too, which I was totally okay with. My wife and I I both got the fish and chips and we were satisfied with it. Would recommend if you want a no-frills fisherman’s wharf meal.

+9

Arefeh Gh

You can enjoy a regular clam chowder and fish and chips here at a reasonable price. The chowder is good, but you can find better ones at other restaurants in Pier 39. The view is nice, though you should expect a few birds to join you while you eat, the staff do their best to chase them away whenever they get inside the restaurant.

+3

Jasmine Chye

Love loveeeee their clam chowder in the sourdough breadbowl. It is self order at counter and free seating indoor/outdoor. Generous portions of clams, bacon in the soup. Was so good I went back for 2 days and even ate the bowl. There are other stuff on the menu too, sandwich and what not. But I went specifically for the chowder and it did not disappoint. But bear in mind theres lots of pigeons outside waiting to take scraps off the floor, and they poop around randomly

Wilson Balanga

Great place for a quick bite. In the middle od Fisherman's Wharf. The staff was friendly. You get waves of crowds, but the service was quick. You order at the counter and then find seating. Clam Chowder was amazing. Strongly recommend this place.

+1

service and ambiance fine. Food tasty. But for a standard size serving a lot of $$$. We order 2 plates. A squid and chips, zucchini fries. The breading on the. Such fries was barely present and th…

Service and ambiance fine. Food tasty. But for a standard size serving a lot of $$$. We order 2 plates. A squid and chips, zucchini fries. The breading on the. Such fries was barely present and th…

Service and ambiance fine. Food tasty. But for a standard size serving a lot of $$$. We order 2 plates. A squid and chips, zucchini fries. The breading on the. Such fries was barely present and th…

You may sit inside and outside here. Also some tables have view on a bay with sea lions :) Fast service and good red chowder (with tomato pasta). Clam chowder is just ok not so tasty like in Boudin…

I was disappointed that the fish and chips were under-seasoned and tasted quite bland. I even had to add salt, pepper, and some hot sauce just to be able to finish the dish.

Annabelle Sri

Went there after the Alcatraz night tour. I wanted something comforting and warm, but not too filling so I could sleep at night. This was fulfilled by the chowder. Thanks for the restaurant to be open so late :) Taste wise, it could be improved but I think this is a fast food type of chowder so I don't expect much. The bread was a bit chewy (maybe it's crispier in the morning) but the filling was comforting. Inside is very fast food like, all in plastic and looks low quality, but then again I don't think it has higher standard Paid 16,28 dollars with tax for it.

Lydia

Food: Bread Bowl: the sour bread balances the salty chowder Fried Seafood: very nicely done; fish, shrimp, fries and calamari are all included. Their tartar sauce is not too sour or salty 👌 Shrimp Louie Louie: not very recommended if you’re not a salad person but the shrimps are fresh! Service: no tip needed, self service The speed to serve is pretty quick even during long weekend holidays. Ambience: the seats are pretty crowded, so if you’re here to grab a bite, there’s no issue, but if you’d like to have a nice place to chill, there are plenty of other choices around the area.

+1

Average, it used to be much better. The chowder is salty, the red chowder even saltier. Another tourist trap on Pier 39. Fried vegetables are ok.

Average, it used to be much better. The chowder is salty, the red chowder even saltier. Another tourist trap on Pier 39. Fried vegetables are ok.

Average, it used to be much better. The chowder is salty, the red chowder even saltier. Another tourist trap on Pier 39. Fried vegetables are ok.

A few vloggers suggested this place so had to give it a go. Server was polite and really quick to get our clam chowder in sourdough bread bowls. bread was fresh and tasty, as was the chowder. …

A few vloggers suggested this place so had to give it a go. server was polite and really quick to get our clam chowder in sourdough bread bowls. Bread was fresh and tasty, as was the chowder. Very…

Tasty? Just not as good as expected. Wanted to enjoy sitting dockside with great seafood. We got fish and chips plus chowder w/o the bread bowl.

Noam Ben-David

Took the crab and shrimp cocktails. They’re served cold and without much flavour. Their “cocktail sauce” is ketchup with black pepper. Ok for a quick bite

Supposed to be the best chowder in sourdough bowl. Surly service and not particularly good chowder. Go to Bubba Gump for good chowder and spectacular view across the bay.