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    Chowder Bowl

    3.2 (233 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    CHOWDER BOWL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Salty chowder bowl
    Deb K.

    We waited about ten minutes for a menu and the owner and server to decide who would serve us??? Food was so so. Chowder was salty and onion rings were not crisp and didn't have any flavor to them. What was nice was the chowder was hot and it was chilly out. What disturbed me the most was watching the female server scoop the salad onto a plate with her bare hands, wipe them on her jeans, continue to serve others, scratch her arm a few times, and not once wash her hands! They are busy because there's not much choice out here. But I'd avoid if you can wait for a healthier and tastier environment.

    Salad and bowl.
    Nate M.

    This place hasn't changed in about 30 years! I do have to say, they still have the best clam chowder on the coast. I had the bowl and salad combo which was just right for lunchtime. The chowder had a film on top as if it had been sitting a while. It was good though. You could taste the freshness of the clams. Service was to be expected as it is no longer tourist season. There were only two other guests there but the thing that stuck out about the ambiance was the TV in the background. I wouldn't normally mention it but it just stood out a little. Had the volume been lower or muted, it would have been better. Props for keeping the same decor up, and the trains, as I remember from when I was a kid. The Chowder Bowl is an institution of Depoe Bay.

    Jeremy H.

    I just noticed two additional fees on my receipt from the Chowder Bowl. 7% for what, credit card processing? That's outrageous.

    Cannonball bowl
    Kyle D.

    We came in during the lunch rush. The restaurant was slammed, and they appeared short staffed. I think people were getting irritated. Aaron and Sierra were working the floor. Both of them moved around and stayed upbeat and positive. I commend both of them for their attitudes and customer service. The food was good and the restaurant was clean. It is a nice meal while in Depoe Bay.

    Chowder was decent. Bread bowl was pretty good, bread was kinda sweet. Our server didn't have the best attitude and the place was pretty empty.

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    Sparkle H.

    Good service @ Chowder Bowl in Depoe Bay, OR. We stopped here for drinks after whale watching. There was a cute model train on a track that went around the restaurant. Bartender was friendly and courteous. He served us promptly and helped other patrons get seated, and also cash out their bill.

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    Chowder is like thick glue. Crab cakes are good. Did I mention that the clam chowder is like glue. Really salty glue.

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    This place has the best chowder in Depoe Bay, Oregon! Our family comes here every time we come to the coast.

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    Everyone we are in Oregon we stop here yummy clam chowder. Sides of garlic bread as well good service.

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    Great seafood, fish and chips and clam chowder. Highly recommend this great place when you are at the coast. We will go back hopefully soon.

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