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    Chowder Hut

    3.3 (763 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    CHOWDER HUT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Touristy
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Denise C.

    Back today ..fun outing at the wharf SF ..gpt a hot dog instead of lobster roll and a soda

    Crab chowder
    Kelly V.

    I checked the menu boards at all the places right on the wharf and these prices were pretty much the exact same for a bread bowl with clam chowder. The other items seemed similar but this place had burgers too, as well as other options. The lady who took my order was so nice. I wasn't sure on the crab or clam chowder so I asked what she thought was better and she let me sample both. I went with the crab. It was a little sweet but also had a little kick to it. The clam chowder was really good too. My husband got the fish and chips and he liked them. I didn't see any inside dining options but outside in this area is best anyways.

    Jay W.

    Overall I seen this place a few times I went to the wharf and I can't believe I chose this over Boudin....the service is average, workers seem like they don't want to be there. The sprite was flat, thankfully they addressed it. The good, the clam chowder is not too bad. The clams are actually huge which I can respect. The downfall was the bread bowl was heated or toasted, such a bummer. Plain cold bread bowl with hot chowder. I will give the clam chowder bowl a 3/5. The crab chowder was terrible. It was super sweet. I had to put tobasco to make it flavorful. Another cold bread bowl. I give this 1.3/5 The saving grace is the the fish and chips. Fish was tender and juicy a the garlic fries were good. However the fish had so much oil it was almost biting into oil tenders. 3.7/5 Overall I won't come back and I will just stick to Boudjn.

    Bar area
    Scott K.

    This is a solid place in the fisherman's warf. We stopped here for a snack and some drinks between some attractions and really enjoyed it. There were several beers on tap and a full bar. The only (very small) complaint I have is that the bartender was also the server for the bar area, and he seemed a little overworked. He was super attentive, but it would have been better if he had some more help. He seemed to be having an issue with one of the mixers, and it was cool to see the attention he was paying to the quality of the drinks. We had a few beers and some of the garlic fries which were great. I do want to include one anecdote, the second bartender (the main guy got some help) was shaking a mix and splashed some of what he was making in our direction. Nothing got close to us but he was super apologetic and even offered us free beer, but we couldn't do that to the guy!

    Chowder hut advertising happy hour special
    Tammara H.

    False advertising, rude service, not clean. Do not go here. They say on the top of the roof happy hour specials and then they don't honor them. They argue with you and they don't really care that they're ripping you off.

    Fish and Chips and Crab Chowder
    Allie T.

    My sisters and I were here recently last week on Saturday during an outing in SF. We came across here when we were trying to look for a lunch spot. Service was great, food was decent. We shared fish and chips and crab chowder. The fish and chips were pretty solid, good enough for me and my sisters to share. The crab chowder was a different story; as much as it looked good, the taste had a hint of San Francisco tapwater. At least we finished it though. The ambiance was pretty solid too. Not packed like other places around us. Overall, part of me might come back again.

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    Lylah A.

    I really liked this spot! It is a nice outside restaurant with very quick service! We had a group of 6 and all of our food was ready within 10 minutes. I got the clam chowder which was very good! The bread was soft and crisp. It did not have bacon in it, which is perfect for me because I don't eat pork and it is hard to find that a lot. Another person in my group got a smash burger that she really enjoyed. She said it was juicy and a good size. The prices are a bit high, but that is expected given the touristy location. I would come back again and try other menu items if I were in the area.

    Marc A.

    So glad that The Chowder Hut is still open. Seeing a lot of restaurants closed on The Wharf nowadays. We made it simple this time around...Lobster Chowder and Lobster Sandwich Both were tasty and fed three of us. The sourdough bowl was so fresh and soft. I just started eating that with butter and I was satisfied. But that was only the beginning...Next came the lobster fest! The chowder had a nice, peppery kick to it. My only gripe is to leave out the corn. The lobster sandwich was also excellent and had a lot of lobster. Cleanliness 9/10 Service 10/10 Ambiance 10/10 Food 9/10 Value 8/10 Bathrooms N/A Will I Return? Yes

    This place is the bomb diggity!! Peel and eat garlic shrimp with sourdough bread soaking in the sauce!! Dungarees crab sandwich with fries! Even the fries are delicious! The most friendly people working here! A great find for my birthday trip to San Francisco!!

    Original Clam Chowder
    Syd G.

    My business partner and I had a few hours to burn and decided to drop by the wharf before leaving. I've walled by here many times but never stopped before. Today we had limited time so decided to make it a quick lunch. It was 11am on a Tuesday so it wasn't busy at all. The bartender is also the server and she was super helpful and friendly. We got our drinks (thankfully they have Coke products) quickly and ordered a few minutes later. The tables were pretty comfortable and surprisingly the chairs as well. It's pretty simple inside and the menu is pretty simple. I ordered the clam chowder and spicy fish sandwich. It comes with fries but I didn't want them. My partner ordered a chicken sandwich. The call chowder was pretty good. I liked that it was piping hot. Good flavor and I would order it again. The bread is real thick for the sandwich. I liked the bread and the fish was a thick cut. The breading was good but unfortunately no seasoning on the fish. A little salt and pepper even would go a long way. It wasn't bad but just would have been nice to be seasoned. I'd come back here though. It's a good deal for a quick bite to eat.

    Original Clam Chowder
    Alex M.

    Since it was my first time in SF, my friends really wanted to take me to get a famous clam chowder bread bowl. Many locals had suggested the Chowder Hut and I'm glad they did! The place is a cute little spot by the Pier and is nearby Boudin. My friends and I ordered the clam chowder bread bowl which was $13.99 which wasn't too bad! Service was just ok in my opinion. The place wasn't too crowded but it was a little diffciult to get the attention of the staff at times. I had to walk up to them a few times and ask for napkins, to go boxes, etc. The clam chowder was good but my only complaint was that it was not hot at all. It was just warm which I did not like. Had it been hotter, it would have been 1000% better in my opinion. Place wise, this seemed like a chill place for people to grab a drink and food. However, the restrooms were disgusting. It's a public restroom located outside the restuarant and it was NOT clean.

    Clam Chowder craving mood in San Francisco
    Amanda S.

    Went inside. It was happy hour if you eat inside. Ordered the nachos and classy. Chowdee. the guacamole was delicious n fresh but the chips was cold. The clam chowder was good but small. Not sure what to think since ive only been there one time. The service was good and the atmosphere was acceptable.

    Fried Calamari
    Renee L.

    My friends and I were busing fisherman's wharf and pier 39 area and got hungry along the way. I ordered the clam chowder which had the creamy texture I love. However the flavor did fall a hit short for me but the bread bowl from boudin made up for it. My friend ordered the calamari which came with fries and both were pretty crispy. The service was fairly quick and there's indoor and outdoor seating. I wouldn't go out of my way here but not bad for being around the area.

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    Clam chowder was the only good thing. Do not get the crab chowder. Waitress mean. Do not come here.

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    Crab chowder is a sourdough bowl... seems to be a must have when visiting Fisherman Warf. Quick, rich, friendly and the beer was cold.

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