This spot is right next to the dock and has a nice view outside. The workers were friendly and the service was decent. There was seating inside and outside. The interior is more of a classic diner type of vibe. The staff was pretty friendly. The food didn't take to come out either. The clam chowder was solid but wasn't anything mind-blowing. The bread bowl was on the softer side. The crab cakes and the dipping sauce were enjoyable. read more

Chowders - Clam chowder and crab cakes - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

Went here 1PM on a Saturday mid-August. Food for 5 came out within 15 minutes. Sourdough bread bowl and fish and chips were very good. We loved the atmosphere and service. Price was very reasonable. Would easily stop here again. Kids meal was $11.99 and had a host of options, no drink included though. read more

Chowders is an awesome spot for clam chowder in San Francisco Pier 39! This place is a regular spot for clam chowder when in SF. They also serve a variety of seafood dishes from shrimp cocktails and sandwiches. Convenient parking across the street. And plenty of inside dine-in tables with cool decor as well as outside patio seating by the water. For this visit, ordered the following for a quick, light meal: ***Clam chowder (bowl) $14 - 4/5 ***Crab melt sandwich $19 5/5 Clam chowder was delicious! Added some tabasco, just my preference. And the crab melt sandwich was sooo good too, I thought about ordering another one ;) Staff was very welcoming and courteous! Great customer service! Check out Chowders if you're at Pier 39. read more

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Fair price point, I would even say affordable for pier 39 and tourist attraction. Service was great and quick and welcoming. The food was very flavorful and delicious. Red clam and white clam and popcorn shrimp and crab cakes for 3 adult males now that's a steal For a few less than 60 The ambiance is nice and modern and historical and classic. read more

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We ordered the chowder and the French fries. The chowder was okay, but the French fries were crispy and delicious. The service was friendly, the outdoor seating area was comfortable, and I really liked the view. Overall, we had a nice experience and would come back again, especially for the fries! read more

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I went to Chowders, which is also located on Pier 39, and it was honestly just alright. The prices were a little high compared to other places on the pier, and I had an issue where I asked for the price of a side of fries and was told they were 2.99, but then I got charged 6.00. I also ordered the fish and chips, and the fries were honestly lacking and left me wanting more. The saving grace of the whole meal was the fish, which was very fresh and tasted pretty great. If it were not for the quality of the fish, this would be a one star review. read more

You have to have seafood in Pier 39 but be careful which restaurant you choose. Clam chowder was okay here but the shrimp Louis was very odd. It was served in a tortilla shell and was full of celery pieces which outnumbered the amount of lettuce. Tomatoes and mushrooms were the only other ingredients. The shrimp was good but a Louis needs boiled egg slices and preferably has avocado slices also. I did not understand the tortilla shell and all the celery. The dressing was good. read more

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I stopped by while at the pier walking around. I ordered at 1:37pm. I got the seafood platter with fish, shrimps calamari, and fries. The food was ready at 1:42pm, which was quick. It was crispy and tasty but could've used more seasoning. Staff was friendly. I ordered at the counter and then picked up my food from the counter when it was ready. read more

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Chowders at Pier 39 has been my favorite since the day I started working in aviation. Everyone has clam chowder in a sour dough bowl, however the prices tend to fluctuate in price- often leaning toward the more expensive side. Chowders is delicious and isn't breaking the bank. The location is easy to get to, located at the front of Pier 39. In our 20s it was affordable when we were out of money at the end of the weekend. As a mother, it was affordable with children. I had clam chowder at many other locations in the city. Chowders is just as yummy as some of the more "talked about" restaurants and the price is just as great!! Craving it now. read more

Food, customer service, ambiance was all 10 stars! We arrived prior to rush hour on a sunny Thursday in March. The music was softly playing in background while we enjoyed our conversation and still were able to take in the scenery. Vibes were on point bread and chowder was fresh! Deff returning when in Pier 39. read more

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Came to Chowders for lunch after an awkward encounter with the hostess of the restaurant I was initially planning to go to that made me feel too embarrassed to get lunch. The ambiance has a laid-back, 50s diner-esque vibe, and the servers were relatively friendly. I decided to get the clam chowder bowl. The service was unusually quick, as they served me my food before I even got the chance to sit down. I'm certain that the soup was likely prepared in advance, but it was still warm and the differences it had from other clam chowder places (such as the skin of the potato being visible) I went to made it clear that this was a soup made from scratch. The soup itself was good, and tasted amazing with the sourdough bread. Unfortunately, I made the mistake of sitting underneath a section of the diner that had a small ledge, which was wide enough for a pigeon to sit on it and poop on me while I was trying to eat. Luckily it didn't get into the food, but it made for an uncomfortable experience and resulted in me having to end my trip to San Francisco early. Despite it all, it was an alright experience. Had it not been for the pigeon, I probably would've rated this place five stars. If you want to go here, make sure to look above you to make sure you didn't choose one of the seats with said ledge. read more

Chowders - Clam Chowder Sourdough Bowl - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

Honestly kind of regretted eating here when there were so many other options on the pier. We came here because we wanted to try the chowder and also get parking validation, but they don't do that here since it's not a full-service restaurant, so keep that in mind. The chowder was okay and there wasn't very much clam meat. The bread was good though! But definitely not worth the price, you can probably find better chowder elsewhere on the pier. read more

Chowders - chowder - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

Staff is friendly and the place is clean but the clam chowder is very underwhelming! I didn't think u could mess up clam chowder but it wasn't good. The fish n chips weren't good either :( missing lots of flavor read more

This is my family's go to place when we visit Pier 39. Went in on a weekday, inside was empty and wasn't as busy. Tables are not clean , we had to wipe the tables down . Food's always good. read more

Chowders - Clam Chowder - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

I'm sorry to leave a 2 Star review.. I almost went with 3, but when I thought "would I go back" the answer was "no". It's in a great location, indoor or outdoor seating is nice and the service is quick, especially with the chowder bowls. We ordered clam chowder in a bread bowl (obvi) and the crab melt. The chowder was more creamy than actually flavorful, and sadly the bread bowl was just chewy and not really tasty. I almost didn't even want it. The crab melt was good, but a small amount of crab. read more

Chowders - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

Food was good for the price point. Busy crowd even on a rainy Thursday. Service was fast and the fries were piping hot when delivered. read more

Chowders - Clam chowder - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

Our family is Bay Area local, and whenever it's chilly outside and we feel like "playing tourist," we head to Pier 39 for some clam chowder. They offer two types: the classic white chowder and the red chowder. The white is definitely the crowd favorite--rich, creamy, and comforting. The red is more like a minestrone with clams, still tasty but a different vibe. I personally prefer the traditional white chowder. If you can grab the back seat by the window, you'll get a great view of Alcatraz while you enjoy your meal. The soup here is really good--honestly better than many of the other bread bowls on the pier. Perfect spot for a cozy little tourist moment, even for us locals! read more

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Crab meat sandwhich 2/10 No flavor,bland very disappointed for making this my 1st time. Bbq chicken sandwhich 6 /10 A little dry on the chicken Garlic fries 7/10 convenience store Presentation 8/10 Very disappointed the fact that it was our 1st time trying this and we are from Los Angeles so you know we came with an appetite. But failed us miserable especially after paying nearly $70 read more

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Food was nice. Place was clean. Staff was nice. I really liked my fish fillet sandwich:) and the homemade sauces were yummy read more

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We never fail to stop here every time we visit Pier 39. Shareable portions especially the clam chowder bowl. Fish and chips are tasty as well. read more

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We visited the pier and was craving chowder, we thought this place would be perfect. We were served the chowder bread bowls before we finished paying which was fast! However, the celery and potatoes that was in the chowder was not cooked, it was crunchy. The bread was really good though. If you're craving chowder, I'd recommend going elsewhere. read more

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The food was so bad the clam chowder had no clam in it and flavorless and the shrimp louie louie had no flavor and hardly any meat in it. Never coming back here it was so bad I wasnt full after eating some. read more

Super touristy, but why not? Visiting my sister and decided to play tourist on Pier 39. It was a beautiful day so it was extremely busy. You order and pay first then find a seat. They have front seating, inside and side seating outside. We only ordered the clam chowder in a bread bowl. The bread is a good sourdough. The chowder itself was extremely salty. Definitely needed the bread or water to mellow it out. Not much clam pieces, lots of salt and potatoes. Order came really fast. Plenty of seating. read more

Chowders - Chowder bread bowl - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

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While visiting Pier 39, I stopped by for a quick lunch. There was good crowd, but still I got a seat. Crab cake was my favorite item Sea food plater was good, but expected a bit more food. Everybody were ordering the clam chowder. So I also went for a clam chowder on a bread bowl. I thought that was ok. read more

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White and red chowder were tasty. Everybody from our family (13 of us) loved it. The fried meals were good too; except for the onion rings that were TOO SALTY that it was left unfinished. Nice quick spot for a lunch or dinner. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Service was quick and process of ordering looked very efficient and quick to get diners in and out. read more

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Good menu selection and beers to chose from. My lunch post Alcatraz tour. Staff were friendly and helpful when ordering. Food was freshly cooked and perfectly seasoned. Beer was a perfect pairing. read more

Chowders - Fish & Chips Modelo Beer - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

Food is too salty we order clam chowder And shrimp baskets, the fries is salty as well. Service is fast read more

This place is disgusting! We ordered the shrimp cocktail and crab cocktail. What we got was shredded frozen crab micro pieces and very nasty bay like shrimps. Didn't bother finishing the food. We also got the bread bowl clam chowder was exceptionally the worst I have ever had! Very salty and an added seasoning that eliminates the entire flavor profile that it should not be called a clam chowder. The crab melt was also a disappointment to say the least. Please don't waste your money here! You're better off getting these at the stalls on Fisherman's Wharf read more

Came here for the clam chowder bowl and it was expected. Tried their fried fish and chips but it was bland without the sauces. It's worth the visit and the service is friendly. The ambiance is casual with music playing in the background. read more

Chowders - Clam Chowder Bread Bowl - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place is a good staple to bring people from out of town. Their onion rings are thick and delicious! Can't go wrong with clam chowder and their crab sandwich. Fast service and can get in and out quickly. read more

Chowders - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

Fast and friendly service. Chowder was full of all the good stuff. Bread bowl was perfect. Lots of seating inside or out. read more

Chowders - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

Chowder's is the perfect stop for classic comfort seafood. The food is rich and satisfying, especially the chowder which is creamy, hearty, and packed with flavor. Portions are generous and everything tastes freshly made. The service is friendly and efficient, making it easy to grab food and enjoy without a long wait. The ambiance is casual and relaxed, great for a laid back meal by the coast. Definitely a spot I would come back to whenever I'm craving good chowder. read more

The food came out quickly right after we ordered. The food was good for it being chowder but not my favorite spot. It was a convenient place to eat at since it's at the pier. There's lots of seating options both inside and out. read more

Chowders - Clam Chowder - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

very good prices weren't too bad even in San Francisco. The food quality was amazing very fresh. Great customer service very clean. Can't wait to go back and try other things ... I should have tried their famous clam chowder. Definitely be back soon. read more

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Delicious chowder and the sourdough bread bowl seemed fresh. Prices aren't bad considering they're on Pier 39 and there is an extra fee you pay for employee insurance. They have water cups on the side of the counter so you don't have to buy an expensive drink. Seating available inside and outside. Outside can get pretty windy plus you need to be aware of the birds. read more

Chowders - Clam chowder in a bread bowl - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

this is my first time going to chowders and i ordered the chowder bread bowl and the chicken ranch sandwich. the chowder bowl was pretty good but the chicken sandwich was a small portion, not really worth the price. the service was quick and efficient. read more

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A good place to have clam chowder! This restaurant had no line compared to others and their clam chowder is pretty good! I liked how they actually fill the bread bowl, but they could've removed more bread on the inside. The potatoes and celery could've been cooked for longer. The potatoes were still slightly hard. They have a bunch of bread bowls prepped, so not sure how fresh the bread bowls are. It's a decent place to have chowder if you don't want to wait at other restaurants! read more

Chowders - clam chowder - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've always wanted to try these bread bowls of clam chowder! Safe to say it will be the last. Mediocre at best, and hyped up for no reason. It lacked flavor and was so bland. We also tried the tuna sandwich and it was completely flavorless. Super disappointed! As a party of 5, we all agreed and had the same opinion. I was so sad that we wasted our money here. I'm glad we tried it at least once, but it's a one and done for all of us. The service was ok, and the ambiance is good overall as it's located inside of Pier 39. read more

I stopped by Chowders in San Francisco, and despite being a tourist spot, I thoroughly enjoyed my visit. The clam chowder soup was absolutely delicious, especially on a chilly day. The service was top-notch, friendly and fast. read more

Chowders - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

The chowder was average, nothing too special. I do wish the fried seafood was more crispy. I was kinda disappointed but overall it was ok. read more

Chowders - white clam chowder bread bowl, fried seafood - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California