4.1
Good
362 Reviews
2 Beach Street, San Francisco · 9.39 miles
Customers’ favorites
- Clam Chowder in a Sourdough Bread Bowl of Soup
- Basket of Shrimp & Chips
- Clam Chowder in a Bread Bowl
- Chicken Strips and Fries
“Chowder’s is a solid place to grab a quick seafood meal while exploring Pier 39. Given its location in one of the busiest and most touristy parts of San Francisco, the prices are actually pretty reasonable. You could easily spend a lot more at nearby restaurants without getting a noticeably better meal. The food itself is pretty good, though I wouldn’t call it exceptional. The clam chowder is creamy, filling, and especially good served in the sourdough bread bowl. The bread soaks up the chowder nicely while still staying chewy around the edges. The seafood tastes fresh enough, portions are decent, and everything comes out fairly quickly. This is definitely more of a casual tourist stop than a destination restaurant, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. It works well when you’re walking around Fisherman’s Wharf and want something warm and satisfying without sitting down for a long meal or spending a fortune. Overall, Chowder’s delivers what you’d expect: good seafood, reasonable portions, and surprisingly fair prices for Pier 39. It probably won’t be the most memorable meal you have in San Francisco, but it’s convenient, tasty, and worth stopping at if you’re already in the area.”