We are from Baltimore and had read some great reviews about this restaurant, so we decided that we had to come here for an early dinner. They have been in business since 1980. They do not take reservation. We arrived at 4:45 PM, there was a wait list so we added our names to the list. They said it would be a 15-to-20-minute wait. Actually, we only waited about 10 minutes. The restaurant is not quiet but you can still have conversations. It has a great friendly fun vibe. Our server, Danielle, came over right after we were seated to take our drink orders. She was welcoming and friendly. Our son-in-law was thrilled to see that they had Sunriver Fuzztail Hefeweizen Beer, which he really enjoys. My husband had a glass of Chardonnay and then a glass of Pinot Gris. Of course, we had to try the Clam Chowder Bowl. Oh my, we had 2 cups and one bowl of their thick and creamy soup with the finest chopped clams and just a small dollop of butter on top of each. It was simply delicious and filing. For our entrees, we had the Captain' s Portion of Fish 'n Chips which was 3 pieces of Pacific Cod lighted breaded and deep fried served with different "chips" that we have ever had before and tartar sauce. The chips were a cross between a traditional French fry and a potato chip. We also asked for cocktail sauce and malt vinegar. Another order of Fish n Chips with 2 pieces as well as Oysters & Chips which was local Yaquina Bay oysters served with golden fries and cocktail sauce. Everything was freshly prepared and served. We were all very pleased with our dishes and the service. If you are in Newport, you must come to the Chowder Bowl! read more

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When we visit Newport, we always try and stop here. It's a classic Newport experience. Usually we both order the clam chowder. But today, their special was a smoked salmon Cobb salad. I love Cobb salad as well as smoked salmon so the combination sounded excellent. When we got our food, the chowder was piping hot and as you can see from the picture, the Cobb was huge. The chowder is still very good and the salad was wonderful. Our server was cheerful and attentive, and we recommend stopping here whenever you are in Newport. read more

Chowder Bowl - A bowl of clam chowder with a slice of garlic bread - Seafood Near Me - Newport, Oregon

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They have a nice selection for the menu. Service was okay, I asked for the oysters and a cup of chowder and she came out with an oyster meal. (Fried oysters and fries) The waitress didnt seem to be very happy or welcoming, hope she likes her job?! Food tasted good. Need to come again to order different items. I love that they have outdoor seating! Only downside is there is only one enterence and exit so we had to wait for a load of people to come in. read more

Tried the chowder in a bread bowl, with bay shrimp. SO GOOD! I've had the same style chowder elsewhere (slumgullion) and this is some of the best! The sourdough bread bowl was also sturdy enough to hold up to the chowder, but soft enough to be able to enjoy easily. We went on a Tuesday during the summer at lunchtime. We didn't have to wait long for a table at all, but it seemed every table was filled and they were quite busy. Service was slower than I've had at other restaurants, but that wasn't a deal breaker for us, as it's to be expected, especially in the summertime. Despite being a packed house, it didn't feel like you were dining right on other guests, as the tables have a comfortable space between them. Decor is very beachy and provides lovely artwork to enjoy while you dine. read more

Chowder Bowl - Seafood Near Me - Newport, Oregon

We had a great dinner on their dog-friendly patio. We splurged on several appetizers and of course a Chowder Bowl. Everything was great with good service. Oh, and the beer was cold. Good spot! read more

I had a great experience today! I was seated right away. I ordered Clam Chowder, Calamari, and Fish and Chips. I got the smaller portion of the Clam Chowder but it was the perfect amount because it was a lot of food! It came out right away after placing the order, came out hot. It was really good! Next, we got the calamari which was pretty good too. I would probably try another appetizer next time but I would recommend the calamari if you've never tried it. Lastly, we got the fan favorite, Fish and Chips. They came out super fresh. I liked the tartar sauce that was served with it and paired really well with the fish. Great experience. Fast service. Definitely recommend! read more

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It was pretty good, your typical fried fish and chip type place. On the expensive side, but it seemed to be the only thing open in this area when we were there! Very long wait to get seated and it was freezing outside...I ordered their biggest seafood platter with a little bit of everything in it. It was quite delicious and I'm pretty sure I ate all of it and walked away stuffed as a tick! I'd come back and try more things next time I'm in the area. read more

Chowder Bowl - Now that's a portion!! - Seafood Near Me - Newport, Oregon

We were in town for the weekend and it was later than the usual dinner time hour. This place served our needs. We had 4 hungry appetites from a long drive on the road. The wind sure was blowing when we got to town so we were a bit chilled to the bone, to say the least. We walked in and were greeted by some friendly staff. We were seated immediately and provided menus. We placed our orders and food was delivered in a timely manner. There were other customers, it certainly wasn't dead on a Saturday night, one day after Christmas. Good sign. We tried the clam chowder. Wished I would have gotten a bowl of it. One of the best clam chowder soups that I've had in awhile. So flavorful and chunky! Will order a bowl next time! Chicken stips were hot, serving size was reasonable. They were decent. Nothing special just your typical chicken strips. The fries were crispy delicious! Fish tacos were good and tasty. Hamburger for the granddaughter with just ketchup. She ate most of it so it must have been good. She is not a food. I'm not sure how that's possible...I love to eat and try new stuff! Would I return to the Chowder House? Yes, but, I would try something else on the menu. read more

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This place is phenomenal what a treasure. I wish I knew about it sooner. The food and service are both good. The taste is outstanding and good portion size. The restaurant is nice and clean. The patio is dog friendly which is a nice touch. I would highly recommend this place. It is one of the best clam chowders I have tasted. read more

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Super clean restaurant. Staff was pleasant and attentive. We had a cup of chowder, fish and chips, fried clams and steamer clams. The fried clams were fresh and not chewy at all. The chowder was rich and very tasty. Highly recommend!!! read more

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I told my husband I wanted a simple, fresh bay shrimp salad and this is the place he chose for me. I feel like this is where the locals go (regularly!) and the lucky tourist. Very reasonable prices, variety of options and filling portions. Super casual and comfy atmosphere with two areas of indoor seating and a protected, dog friendly outdoor patio area. There is limited street parking, but a public lot just down the street towards the beach. Super friendly and sincere staff. read more

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Service is adequate. Our server wasn't super friendly and seemed very impatient when we were deciding what to order. Food is okay. Lots of hits and misses. Calamari and chips were the best thing. Super fresh & perfectly cooked calamari. Chips were a cool shape that added to the mouth feel/texture. Shrimp tacos were also pretty good. Chowder was okay. I prefer Mo's over this chowder. It was overly creamy & lacked texture. Fish and chips were meh. No variety in the type of fish and the breading was subpar. Had nice dog friendly patio seating with a sheet overtop to block the direct sun. Seating inside looked nice as well. There's a public parking lot down the road where the restaurant is. Overall, it was a decent place to get dinner but I wouldn't go back. read more

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Fantastic chowder! I wish I would have ordered just this! Clam strips were good but too bready and the fish and chips were decent. Very accommodating to a shellfish allergy for a friend who was dying for fries on this trip. read more

This has always been my go-to spot for chowder whenever I'm in the area -- and it's easy to see why. Their clam chowder is outstanding: rich, creamy, and packed with generous, tender clams instead of just potatoes. I also have to RAVE about their golden fries. They recently changed the cut, and it's brilliant -- a perfect hybrid between thick, hearty fries and the delicate bite of a potato chip. They're crisp, well-seasoned, and genuinely addicting. The service here is another standout. Our waiter was attentive & friendly, making sure we had everything we needed without ever being intrusive. The ambiance is always pleasant -- clean, welcoming, and just the right kind of relaxed for a casual meal or a quick bite. I can't recommend this place highly enough -- it's worth a stop just for that phenomenal clam chowder! read more

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Wonderful and very attentive wait staff and delicious food. I had my order in less than 10 minutes and was served promptly read more

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The Newport Chowder Bowl at Nye Beach AGAIN wins our votes for the BEST Clam Chowder on the Oregon Coast! Our go-to order is two bowls of their wonderful thick and creamy clam chowder ($8.50 each), and shared an order of Garlic Onion Cheese Bread ($8.00). I also ordered two-pieces of fried Cod on the side, and the fish and the Tartar Sauce are Excellent. (The Fish and Chips always look so good, but we're here for the Chowder). Lunch was Beyond Delicious! We always wait until mid-afternoon to go, usually a weekday, just to miss the lineup at 11am, when they open, and the lunch crush. The restaurant is neat and organized, comfortably cozy, very family friendly, the restrooms clean, and ... really hasn't changed since the awful fire, and thankfully reopening in 2004. Plenty of street and/or parking lot parking, except on weekends and holidays and during summer :) Service was friendly, courteous, quick and accurate (Thank You, Sara, Great Job!), which is hard to do in a restaurant as busy as the Newport Chowder Bowl. A Coastal Classic! Highly recommended, Five-Well-Deserved-Stars. read more

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Sat outside on the deck because we had our pup with us. Lovely ambiance. I asked for a replacement for fries with my oysters as trying to cut carbs, they offered coleslaw. Grilled oysters were well made. Happy read more

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We were looking for a good local place that served fish and chips and we found one! We were greeted and seated immediately. After ordering. We didn't wait long before our food was served, piping hot! And the flavor....excellent!! I had the fish and chips - I ordered the 3 piece which I ended up sharing because the pieces were large and it came with large potato fries. My husband got the shrimp tacos which were also quite large and filling. The prices were also very reasonable and the serving portion's plentiful. We would definitely recommend Chowder Bowl! read more

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So good went back for more. Had a shrimp Louie salad. I couldn't believe the chill in the shrimp and the lettuce. Crunchy and oh so fresh. Dressing in the side. He had day 2 of grilled oysters with a lite breading and a dusting of Cajun spice. 2 days eating there. 5 stars on each day. read more

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Ate here last night. Friendly and fast service. We had the fish and chips. Fresh and delicious and not overly battered or greasy. The chips were great; a combo between fries and chips. Their chowder is creamy and tasty. The wine choices are fair but affordable. Fabulous desserts that are homemade. read more

Good chowder! Good service! Nice patio area! If you want a good bowl of chowder you should give it a try! Thanks to Susie for great service. Minus one star for bathroom... little icky. read more

We were a bit disappointed in the food, it was lackluster and forgettable. However the service was very friendly and fast. read more

Chowder Bowl - Seafood Near Me - Newport, Oregon

During our visit to Newport OR. we asked our hotel front desk clerk, "Who has the best Clam Chowder in town?" We were told, "Hands down, The Chowder Bowl." Let me tell y'all the desk clerk was not wrong. The Chowder Bowl's Chowder was delicious. First of all it was served HOT. When I'm served a bowl of soup I want it served so hot I have to blow on it so I don't scorch my tongue. It wasn't too thick or too thin. It had a good balance of clams to potatoes. Honestly it holds its own against some of the best clam chowder I've tried like at Ada's Fishhouse and Splash Cafe in Pismo Beach CA. Another thing I Loved about it was what it DIDN'T have in it - bacon. For me, bacon ruins chowder. I want to taste clams, not bacon. With the Chowder Bowl I could taste the clams. Mmm, mmm, mmh! OBTW, the service was great too. read more

Chowder Bowl - A heaping cup & heaping bowl of delicious New England Clam Chowder w/ black pepper added to the bowl before snapping picture. - Seafood Near Me - Newport, Oregon

The chowders were really good. The restaurant was clean and the service was fast and friendly. Don't miss this place on your trip!

They have a totally separate gluten free menu with a variety of options, if you like shrimp this is the place to go!!!!! read more

Chowder Bowl - Gluten free menu - Seafood Near Me - Newport, Oregon

We came in for lunch and had an amazing experience. The restaurant is cute and coastal. Service was good and fast. The food was delicious and comforting. For an appetizer, we shared the chili fries. I love that they don't put the chili on top of the fries. The chili was rich and delicious and I loved the shape of the fries. For my entree, I got the fish and chips. The fish was so flaky and flavorful. The batter was well seasoned and not too greasy. We had Shirley Temples, which was a fun menu item. Overall, it was a great experience! I'd love to come back again! read more

Chowder Bowl - Fish And Chips - Seafood Near Me - Newport, Oregon

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Chowder and fish n chips were delicious. The service was great. Family friendly folks. Will be back again.

Yum!! Two of our favorite IPAs on draft (Breakside & Beak Breaker), and the chowder?? We are currently making our way through taste-testing ALL the coast chowders and this spot just took #1! The consistency was just right, and the abundance (but not too much) of thinly sliced clam was perfection! Added pat of butter on top adds to the delectable decadence. So tasty!! Patio vibe was just right and server was great. Nice work! read more

Chowder Bowl - Our vote for #1 chowder on the coast! - Seafood Near Me - Newport, Oregon

Disappointing First Meal at the Beach We were really looking forward to our first meal at the coast, especially on a chilly, blustery May evening. Hoping for something warm and comforting, we ordered a bowl of clam chowder and a bowl of chili, thinking they'd hit the spot. Unfortunately, they really missed the mark. On the positive side, service was friendly and efficient. The hostess let me choose where we sat, which I appreciated, and our server was attentive throughout. The food also came out quickly. But once we started eating, we were both disappointed. The chowder was warm but gritty and lacked flavor--not what I expected from a place with so many rave reviews. The chili was just slightly warm and had a strangely sweet note with minimal depth. The garlic onion bread that was highly recommended in reviews was incredibly oily and unappealing. As a former restaurant owner, I try to be very fair with my reviews because I know the weight they carry. I also know some things can be fixed, but in this case, the issues were more basic--texture, temperature, and flavor. We didn't mention the food to our server because we didn't think it could be salvaged and didn't feel like trying something else. She did ask if we wanted boxes (we said no), but didn't ask why we were leaving so much food behind. That felt like a missed opportunity to check in and possibly turn things around. Overall, it was a just-okay dinner. Reasonably priced at $40 including tip, but definitely not the experience we hoped for based on glowing Yelp reviews. I still left a 20% tip because the service itself was solid--but sadly, I wouldn't return based on the food alone. read more

What a huge serving of fried clamsthe potatoes were unique cut like old school chips. Enjoyed a cup of the clam chowder and the meal was large enough for a nice second serving on the beach a little bit later great service with a smile and a positive attitude read more

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Had lunch here while staying nearby for a weekend. It is every bit the typical everything deep fried coast restaurant. Nothing wrong with that, sometimes that is exactly what we want. The place seemed clean and it was busy. The service was good; our server was very nice. Unfortunately the food we got was not good. We shared a cup of clam chowder, which was just okay, and we both ordered the fish tacos. I honestly think they were the worst fish tacos I have ever had. It seemed like the fish in the tacos was like the scraps leftover from something else. It had a terrible texture. It was very disappointing. Probably would have been fine if we had gone with the fish and chips. read more

We split a bowl of chowder and a shrimp Louie salad. Both were delicious. Fast service and great atmosphere by the beach.

October 20, 2025 One thing to know about me - if I'm at the coast and fish and chips is on the menu, that's what I'm getting. I ordered the three piece - three flaky, lightly breaded chunks (about the size of my palm) of fish served piping hot, perfectly cooked, not greasy at all. Their chips are a cross between a potato chip and fries, never seen anything like them. They also were perfectly cooked and not greasy. Tartar sauce had a good tang. The cocktail sauce (for the chips) had a nice horseradishy kick. (Why don't I think to order cocktail sauce for my fries more often?!) A few of our table of six had the side salad. Looked very fresh with red and green leaf lettuce (not a single speck of iceberg lettuce) with crisp cucumber, tomato, and red onion. Everyone but me got the clam chowder and proclaimed it good. (I like clam chowder, but was saving all my stomach space for the F&C) Second thing to know about me - if there's bread pudding on the menu, I'm getting it. Ordered it to go. It took up the entire container; the bread pudding itself was moist and flavorful and the hard sauce was harding - a/k/a pretty boozy. 10/10 We were a table of senior ladies. The server was EXTREMELY kind and patient with our many changes/requests (regretfully, I didn't get his name, he was great). Service was prompt (we came in before the lunch rush), orders and separate tickets were were all distributed to the correct person - kind of a miracle with all the changes we made :). Would absolutely eat here again. read more

We have picked up takeout here two or three times now. The lady on the phone is friendly. The food was ready when they said it would be. Parking can be rough ( I can only imagine what it's like in the summer, shudders). The food is very good and maybe a little bit more reasonably priced than some of its counterparts. All my 21 year old wants to eat anymore is fish. That can get to be somewhat expensive especially if the BF is around too. These 20-21year olds can EAT. Wow! My take - the chowder and the fried seafood items are very good. The fries are yummy, a bit different than typical fries, kind of crescent shaped crispy slivers of potato but fluffy inside. The sauces are good. My kid has eaten the Smoked Salmon Caesar wrap every time. It's big and it lasts two meals. It also has avocado, parmesan, and salmon in it which is my kid's Holy Food Trinity. The kid loves it. The Boyfriend of the kid had the Po' Boy and liked it but complained it had too much remoulade. Maybe get it on the side. We all like this place and will be back. read more

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Found by Google review. Love that this is a local favorite and not commercialized. The food amazing! Service is friendly, attentive We started with mozzarella sticks, pretty standard appetizer. Next was a bowl of chowder. Think creamy, smooth and plenty of clams, not thick and definitely deliousness! We had fish taco with pacific cod and mango salsa, fish was flaky, tender and grilled. Mango salsa was a bit dry. Fish and chips with real "chips." Fish had cornmeal breading which made it crunchy and light. Fish was so tender and flaky and delicate to eat. A must visit where the food is plentiful and service is great! read more

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Friendly service and great food! The chowder is excellent and great value for money. The clam strips were nice and meaty, fish was fresh and cooked well. read more

We started with the chowder and chili, both were very underwhelming. The chowder was like a thick gravy with little substance. Chili was ehhh. Based on this we did not order any additional food. No plans to go back and try other dishes. read more

Love this place. Best chowder and the fish and chips rock. So amazing. Will always visit when in town.

Delicious food!!! Parking can be a bit difficult but worth it. I loved my clam chowder and it's now a yearly tradition.

First time at the Chowder Bowl and it was amazing! It was busy and we had to wait a while for a table of 7, but it was worth it. Excellent atmosphere, service and good! Shrimp sandwich was perfect and the fries were so good (I'm a fries snob). Highly recommend it, read more

Chowder Bowl - Kids menu is solid too. - Seafood Near Me - Newport, Oregon

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