Stopped in for a quick bite, seems like the child has wanted nothing but bowls of chowder since we arrived in town so why not try a place named after it. A no frills kinda spot, but very fun and friendly staff. I wasn't very hungry so I opted just for some calamari. Back in our hometown we are more often served whole squid rather than rings, but here it is rings. The portion is worth the cost, but the best thing about it was the cook. These were delicate and melt in your mouth tender. Good breading but not really seasoned. Not my the best ever but a solid choice. As for the chowder.. it has been the child's favorite so far, but not mine. I was definitely more pleased with the calamari. read more

Chowder Bowl - Calamari - Seafood Near Me - Depoe Bay, Oregon

Cute little intimate off the wall. Well, maybe the crack beverage is hole in the wall restaurant It's unfortunate we wanted to order to go and they never answer the phone and the voicemail isn't set up so kind of irritating So we came into order and had to wait about 15 minutes when we were in a hurry, but we wanted to try all the chowder in Depoe Bay This was our second favorite out of the area. I read a story about the owners and how it's been in the family for generations, which was neat to read about love support supporting local businesses. read more

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. read more

Chowder Bowl - Salty chowder bowl - Seafood Near Me - Depoe Bay, Oregon

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This place has a good amount of seating. It seemed like a slow day but also not much help working. I was excited to try their chowder. I ordered their chowder and crab melt. Both were just ok. Prices were higher end but it's a tourist spot. Overall just ok. read more

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. read more

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Views are so pretty right on the water. We tried a ton of food and the service was quick! I recommend this place to everyone! read more

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Really disappointing visit. We sat for over 15 minutes without anyone even acknowledging us -- no greeting, no water, nothing. We observed people coming in and waiting for service and just walking out because nobody was paying attention to them. Once we finally got attention, we found out they were out of bread bowls at 1:45pm, which was the whole reason we came in for the clam chowder. Service overall was slow and inattentive, and the food itself was just okay -- nothing memorable. Between the wait, and the mediocre food, it wasn't worth the time or the money. Hoping this was an off day, but it's hard to recommend based on this experience. read more

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

Chowder Bowl - Seafood Near Me - Depoe Bay, Oregon

Had the chowder in a bread bowl and my son had the clam strips. Excellent food, prompt service. Cute place, and good people watching from the big front windows. We will be back! read more

The owner was awesome!! Soup tasted amazing and so did the fried oysters!! Definitely recommend this spot for a nice little lunch.

Worst clam chowder I've ever had. Seriously Campbell's chunky clam shower is 10x better. Chowder bowls chowder tastes like bland country gravy from an old folks home. Definitely skip it. And the staff could care less read more

Came in for dinner at 5:15. Waited for nearly 20 minutes for the waiter to come to our table with water and tell us that he would be by soon to take our order. The place had a couple of two-top tables already with their food and one four-top table that ordered during that time. There was one take-out order of chowder served during that time. At 5:45, the server took our order: three bowls of chowder, two salads, an order of bread, and a burger with onion rings. Nearly fifteen minutes later, he brought two of the bowls of chowder to our table. Several minutes later, he brought out the burger and onion rings. Then, several minutes later, he brought out one salad. Then, after several more minutes, he brought out the last bowl of chowder and a small salad. We never got any more water in our glasses. The entire time, he complained about numerous things, like how busy they were, that we asked for silverware (a fork), that his football team lost, that we were there after closing (between 5:15 and 6:30), and was repeatedly rude when he talked to us. He charged us extra for salad dressing (Blue cheese) without telling us, even though he told us that they were out of our first choice of salad dressing. They charged us 4.00 for using a credit card - but again didn't tell us that there would be this upcharge. We like to support local establishments. But this was of very low quality. The food was subpar; it took way too long for him to take our order, way too long to get our chowder, and the service was horrible. All he had to do was be pleasant. He showed no regard for us as customers. It seemed as if he expected not to get a tip, or was working to this end. Not to tip him would have been reasonable. Even still, I left him a tip. But I'm also leaving this review. There are other restaurants where the workers care enough to treat their customers with the decency that the server wants to be treated. You don't have to be anything but what you claim to be, but you need to be able to serve a decent bowl of soup in a reasonable amount of time, and do so without giving your customers a hard time. We spent over $100 for poor service, a long wait, and subpar food at this place. read more

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. read more

Chowder Bowl - Cannonball bowl - Seafood Near Me - Depoe Bay, Oregon

I thought it was just small ice cream stop but once inside it's very cute and comfortable, and the chowder is the best I've had so far. Added to faves for the coast read more

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. read more

Chowder Bowl - Seafood Near Me - Depoe Bay, Oregon

I won't be back. Chowder was bland and the bread was stale. Service ....... I'll leave it at that!

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. read more

Chowder Bowl - Front entrance greeter @ Chowder Bowl. - Seafood Near Me - Depoe Bay, Oregon

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Amazing food and amazing service, one guy was running the whole restaurant and he did not miss anything

Weird mash up for interior design, but the chowder and chili bowls were good. I wish they were in a true sourdough bread bowl, but I'm realizing that's a California Coast thing, not an Oregon Coast thing. read more

Service was good. Atmosphere relaxed and beachy. Food worth coming back for more. We've been here several times and they are very consistent. We will be back again! read more

Sorry to say; worst food on the coast. I was really rooting for this place, seeing as it is a family owned establishment, but if I could give a (-) score I would. Portion sizer where absolutely small, from the fries and so called pieces of fish. Price for the tiny portion of fish and chips was $21 dollars; no drinks. Do yourself a favor and head down the street to the Sea Hag. read more

Not a big chowder fan but I wanted to try it out, was good but again not a big chowder guy. Ordered the fish n chips, very soft but tasty fish, fries were alright. Service and interior of the restaurant was good. read more

Fish and chips were good. Chowder was good also. There was a sign on the front window saying they were hiring nearly every position. It definitely seemed short staffed however the folks in on the floor were handling things well and food came out at a decent pace. read more

It was decent. Apparently this Chowder Bowl is very different than the Chowder Bowl in Newport. We came on a rainy Monday and it was thankfully pretty empty inside (still very wary about indoor dining with COVID). There was one waitress working and she was very helpful & friendly! We ordered three clam chowder bowls, two chili cups, 3 cups of baby shrimp, and two crab melts. The clam chowder was alright. I normally prefer it to be thick and creamy, but it was pretty watery here. We put the baby shrimp in the clam chowder and if gave it much more texture, but still pretty runny. The chili was pretty delicious. Very thick and flavorful! I love that they allow you to add in cheese and onion if you want more depth to it. The crab meat was very simple... The portion of crab was not much and the cheese flavor was a bit too much since they use both swiss and american. I wish it had some sort of sauce or something to give it more flavor. Overall, the customer service was the best part about this place. Very happy we had a friendly waitress. read more

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Racist server. Served people who he had seated after us. Finally gave us our menus. We waited then he began to help others at the bar and seat others. We spoke out and he began to laugh. What a shame to treat a Vietnam veteran and his family. Way to ruin the ambiance. read more

We went to dinner with my family and had a great meal and great time! Would highly recommend them. The staff was very casual and willing to help with anything you needed. I have a three year old son and he loved seeing the train wrap around the restaurant. The food is one of the best in town. I give it five stars because of the quality food and service.!! Make sure you try the calamari unlike any other calamari we've ever had. You can see in the picture. Not over cooked or breaded but perfect! We've eaten at most restaurants in town and it definitely does have the best clam chowder out of all the locations!! The pasta dish that you see in the picture also was to die for. Look at the ratio of seafood to noodles so good!! With fresh Parmesan on the side.. They have bar that you can drink from which was very nice pours!! Will be a must the next time we're in town to visit!! read more

Chowder Bowl - Pasta with shrimp and clams!!! - Seafood Near Me - Depoe Bay, Oregon

Mediocre food. Chowder more like potato soup with a few clams. Not much flavor. Need to revisit recipe. Disappointed. Service was good and friendly server. Clean table and nice atmosphere. Clam Chowders Fish and Chips for sale read more

Get the Neptune, you will not regret it. All good things come in that delicious dish. I was very surprised and consider myself blessed for eating such a delicious meal. Thank you Chowder Bowl. read more

Yum! Came by for a quick snack while exploring the coast. The clam chowder and garlic bread were just delicious. The waiter was helpful and quick to bring us our food and grab our checks. Definitely a great casual spot! read more

Chowder Bowl - Clam chowder - Seafood Near Me - Depoe Bay, Oregon

While visiting Depoe Bay at lunchtime. I am still looking for the best Claim Chowder, we have tried others in the same area and this was the last one to try. I ordered the fish & chips and clam chowder, the fish was good but small portion of fish and lots of fries. The clam chowder was nothing special, a bit of a turnoff was large pieces of clams, too chewy. I guess I'm still out looking for the best chowder. Quick friendly service. read more

Chowder Bowl - News at the table - Seafood Near Me - Depoe Bay, Oregon

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This spot was not bad but, I don't think I would return. We only had service when our order was taken then, once more when they came to give the check. The chowder was not bad however, not my favorite. The salad was just a house salad with your choice of dressing so not necessarily a "Caesar" salad and I would not order it again. The fries were really good. Overall, it wasn't terrible but, I wouldn't return because the food wasn't so good I would take it over the poor customer service. read more

Chowder Bowl - Basket of Fries $7 - Seafood Near Me - Depoe Bay, Oregon

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Awesome service...Super Great Food!! Real clam chowder that wasn't "bacon and potato soup" passed off as clam chowder, like every other restaurant in Oregon. read more

Chowder Bowl - Seafood Near Me - Depoe Bay, Oregon

This local joint has delicious, creamy, hot clam chowder and the fish and chips were cooked perfectly. The fillets were crisp on the outside and moist inside. Fresh and scrumptious! The hand cut fries were also cooked to perfection. A nice, authentic, coastal place to eat and all for a decent price. read more

Chowder Bowl - This is what was left when I remembered to take a photo. - Seafood Near Me - Depoe Bay, Oregon

Nice place, and everything we hoped for in a quick lunch enjoying gorgeous Depoe Bay. I waited for all others to order, to gauge my intake. I went for the crab cakes, because I knew I would be helping everyone else with their meals. Their cakes were great, and came with chipotle tartar, which is a weakness of mine when I enjoy them. I had to become the disposal unit for half of my lovely Wifey's clam strips/fries, and half my FIL's BLT. No argument from me, because it all was delicious. Our server was a sweety, and they had a full bar. And it was a bonus to walk across the street and see Grey Whales in the bay. No joke, we actually did. Couldn't have asked for a better lunch... read more

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*Staff does not wear masks. I heard this might be a county ordinance but every other shop we went in had mask mandates and this really rubbed me the wrong way. This was a greasy spoon, divey, tourist trap kind of a place. My boyfriend's aunt and uncle love the place and wanted to go there. I got the chowder, which was fine. Not good or great, not bad, just fine. I didn't find it watery like other reviewers. I definitely think it's overpriced though. It was $15 for a bowl of soup. I thought about getting fish and chips, but that was $19. Yikes. As for atmosphere, it's pretty dingey. There's a little toy train that goes around the ceiling and kids at other tables really seemed to enjoy that. Idk, I'm sure there's better places to get chowder. read more

Service was great. Food was terrible. We didn't like the clam chowder. The fish and salad combo, the fish was bland. Soggy. No seasonings on anything. The Brakeman sand-which was tasteless. The salads were not crisp. Would not recommend this place at all. The "chips" fries needed salted too. read more

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We came in with an hour left to be open and the worker was not happy that we were there, the food was the worst I have had in 10 years!

Chowder tastes like raw flour with a few clam pieces and a few potato chunks. No flavor. Patty melt was ok. Chips were lukewarm. Matt the server did great! read more

It tastes like 2 mice just burned to death in a sock in your mouth. It was such slow service that we were tempted to leave. The place had a gross smell to it as soon as we walked in. The lady was super rude too. I do not recommend read more

First, terrible service. The entire time I felt like I was bothering the waitress. She wouldn't say a word when she dropped stuff at our table. Maybe she hates her job, but no need to take it out on customers. Soured the whole experience for me. Second, overpriced for what you get. I got a $16 crab melt and half the inside was empty. I get that coastal towns can charge a premium for food, but this is terrible. The chowder they are famous for was meh at best. Skip this place. read more

Chowder Bowl - Half empty crab melt - Seafood Near Me - Depoe Bay, Oregon