K silly Di
Very enjoyable. We started out with stuffed mushrooms as appetizer comes with 3 pieces they tasted great. Then I had the long island chowder and my husband had the lobster bisque both were served in small bowls they were creamy and delicious. My entree was fried fish sandwich with fries and coleslaw. My husbands entree was medley of seafood with side of zucchini and rice. Both our entrees were tasty and the serving was enough. Finally we had the famous fried ice cream which was a nice treat and so was the key lime pie. Both desserts were amazing. The server was extremely nice always had a smile on her face, constantly checking on us. This is our 3rd time visiting here and it won’t be the last.
… moreOlivia Heynard
The place is cute and the waiters were very sweet with us, lovely music taste too. We got the chowder and crab cakes. I’d say, this is a chowder place so stick to that, because it tasted amazing, but the crab cakes and the shrimp boat were a little dissapointing.
… moreAC
What’s not to like – sitting here on a Wednesday late afternoon, an overcast low 70s mid July day. Indulging in a flight of chowders – always forgetting which one is my favorite (seafood bisque – technically a chowder?).
Moving onto their baked clams, which are a little skimpy on the clam part but still tasty(take note owners please.)
Went with the fish and chips today but can definitely splurge for a special. Great food, Blue Point Toasted Lager is the only draft on site and oysters are picked out back. Enjoy a non-pretentious experience that seems to be fleeting.
… moreDavid S
Chowder Bar is tucked in between the ferry and parking lots, but CB has passed the test of time with being around since 1946. This place is showing it’s age but that adds to the ambiance, giving you that old rustic fishing boat feeling/decor making everything taste better.
There are a bunch of soups/bisque’s and some awards have been won, so be prepared to make several visits if you want to try them all. We had the seafood bisque, it was kinda cheesy, full of seafood flavor, very nice consistency, and some pieces of what seemed like imitation crab(I think). So I’d highly recommend trying their “soup/bisque flight” and sample a few at a time( I will for sure, see pic).
I noticed a “Fishwich” on the menu, something I will surely be back for…
Anyway you look at it the, owners (usually on hand and very friendly too) have kept this place going strong for a long time.
… moreMartin G Miller
Nice little place that was built in 1947. It has that kind of charming vibe. The Long Island chowder is a mix of new England and Manhattan styles and is possibly the best clam chowder I’ve ever had. The shrimp and flounder are not overly spiced, which allows the breading and obviously fresh seafood flavors to shine through. The hot apple crisp with ice cream was a treat. After today’s Neal, nothing has changed. Love that chowder. Highly recommended.
… moreKatherine Voynarovskiy
Stopped in for some quick apps. Food is really fresh, good quality and no frills. It is a hidden gem. quick service and friendly staff.
… moreGrace Manalo
Incredible food and service! Met one of the owners, Lynda, who was super kind and personable!! The Long Island clam chowder is THE BEST CHOWDER I’ve ever had! The cherrystone clams and Blue Point oysters were delicious and shucked well!! Such a cute and charming maritime ambiance by the water. Lovely experience! Will definitely be back!!! !!!!
… moreDebbie Bailey
The Chowder bar is one of my favorite places to go. The food is always good. The spinach salad with warm dressing is delicious. And my favorite go to is the Fishwich. The flounder is so fresh. They have handout sweet pototoe fries. I highly recommend this cozy little spot by the ferries.
… moreCindy Tietjen
Best New England chowder! And sweet potato corn chowder amazing too. Bang for the buck, good homey food with friendly staff.
… moreSamantha Lee
Before our ferry to Fire Island, a relative recommended that we grab lunch at Chowder Bar, a fanciful and nautical restaurant that serves appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, wraps, burgers, fried boats, seafood entrees, and desserts. You can sit wherever you like. In the inner dining room, there is an under the sea mural with decorative clocks, paddles, and lanterns hanging on the wall.
The staff were friendly and clarified any questions we had. We started our meal with a pitcher of Blue Point Summer Ale and a chilled mug of homemade Lemonade garnished with a lemon wedge.
For our first course, we had soups – three of us had the New England Clam Chowder and one of us had the Seafood Bisque. The soup was thick, rich, creamy and tasty. It came with oyster crackers.
For our main course, we shared the Fish Burger, Fishwich, Linguine with White Clam Sauce, and a large portion of Vegetable Du Jour. The Fish Burger consisted of fried flounder fillet, tomato, and lettuce on a toasted sesame bun served with tartar sauce and lemon. The Fishwich consisted of fried flounder fillet, tartar sauce, and melted cheddar cheese in between pan fried toast. It was a great twist to a grilled cheese sandwich. The Linguine with White Clam Sauce consisted of linguine topped with garlic, herbs, grated cheese, and littleneck clams. It was garlicky delicious. The Vegetable Du Jour consisted of zucchini, summer squash, and green beans cooked with butter.
By the time we finished our meal, we did not save room for their homemade desserts (e.g., ice cream, fried ice cream, warm brownie sundae, apple crisp, key lime pie, and carrot cake).
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