Happened to come here quickly. I asked the staff if they were still open and they said yes and were very friendly and accommodating! The food was amazing. I got a crab melt and it was soo delicious! Tried one from some place in Monterey and it didn’t even compare to this one. Plus it was very clean. Loved it here and would definitely recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lee A
Chowder was good and we enjoyed the Shimp and Chips.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Explorer
Delicious chowder, good fish&chips, especially if hungry after coming back from Alcatraz tour.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Clam Chowder in a Sourdough Bread Bowl of Soup, Fish and Chips
Willis Wang
Chowder was overly salty with no redeemable qualities. Fish and chips were fishy and bland. Do not come looking for good food.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Viviana E.
The Clam Chowder was good and hot for being able to eat it out in 54° evening. Clam chowder was also very flavorful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
pj saldana
The chowder is fire along with the soft sourdough it comes in! And you have to have the fried mushrooms!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
L Fa
Food is good atmosphere good but food is overpriced
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 2
Drupad K
So I finally tried Chowders in SF, Pier 39, famous for their clam chowder in sourdough bread. Honestly, it was an ok‑ok experience. The chowder was fine but I could barely taste the clam here and there, definitely few grains of sand – could have been better. Ambience is nice though, comfy seats and a good mix of cuisines on the menu. Felt slightly pricy, Had to try it once, but not blown away. Traveler Tips 🧳 - There might be better chowder spots, but if you’re nearby, give it a shot. - Maps can be a little confusing, especially if you’re coming from the deck – keep your eyes open. - It gets crowded, so plan to visit during non‑peak hours for a smoother experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
SPARKY
Came here to get some good breadbowl clam chowder and was not disappointed. Apologies for coming in when the crew was cleaning 😅. Service was pretty quick
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Silvia Martinez
I turn 22 my friends told me I had to try it I'm from Fort Worth Texas I was a new bride im now 52 I still crave it but I can't fly I never forget that taste
Absolutely fantastic clam chowder, there's a reason these guys are the original bread bowl chowder places. I couldn't believe how many fresh clams were inside the chowder! I was expecting to wait a few minutes to get my food but as soon as I put my card away the bread bowl was ready! The cashier literally turned around and back with my food in less than 10 seconds. I can't believe how fast that service was! Now this was a random Thursday afternoon so I couldn't say the same for a weekend. Clam chowder itself is amazing, I added some hot sauce in there to kick it up a notch; only reason I didn't give a 5 star is because I didn't really like the bread bowl itself, I feel like it really lacked the classic sourdough flavor that sourdough normally has, it tasted really plain to me, like eating an unsalted soft pretzel from the movie theaters. It just tasted like dense bread to me but all in all, the main event the clam chowder itself is definitely worth a taste!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
snarkyguy
This is a drive-by fish and chips restaurant. The food really isn’t bad, but it’s not particularly noteworthy either. Don’t get me wrong, it’s really not bad, your basic 3-out-of-5 seafood. Self-service. But the price reflects that too, which I was totally okay with. My wife and I I both got the fish and chips and we were satisfied with it. Would recommend if you want a no-frills fisherman’s wharf meal.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3
Annabelle Sri
Went there after the Alcatraz night tour. I wanted something comforting and warm, but not too filling so I could sleep at night. This was fulfilled by the chowder. Thanks for the restaurant to be open so late :)
Taste wise, it could be improved but I think this is a fast food type of chowder so I don't expect much. The bread was a bit chewy (maybe it's crispier in the morning) but the filling was comforting.
Inside is very fast food like, all in plastic and looks low quality, but then again I don't think it has higher standard
Paid 16,28 dollars with tax for it.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Melanie Hobbs
I stopped at Chowders during my visit to Pier 39 and ordered the clam chowder in a sourdough bread bowl. While the chowder itself wasn’t the absolute best I’ve ever had, the bread bowl was phenomenal—fresh, chewy, and perfectly tangy. The atmosphere is what really made the experience memorable. Sitting outside with a view of the water, the sounds of the pier, and the energy of all the people exploring made the meal feel special.
It’s a great spot to enjoy classic San Francisco sourdough and soak in the lively pier vibe. I’d come back again for the bread bowl alone and the overall experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Patrick Quade
A hardy chowder, indeed, however, chowder to bread ratio left me wanting a refill.
Happened to come here quickly. I asked the staff if they were still open and they said yes and were very friendly and accommodating! The food was amazing. I got a crab melt and it was soo delicious! Tried one from some place in Monterey and it didn’t even compare to this one. Plus it was very clean. Loved it here and would definitely recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chowder was good and we enjoyed the Shimp and Chips.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Delicious chowder, good fish&chips, especially if hungry after coming back from Alcatraz tour.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Clam Chowder in a Sourdough Bread Bowl of Soup, Fish and Chips
Chowder was overly salty with no redeemable qualities. Fish and chips were fishy and bland. Do not come looking for good food.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
The Clam Chowder was good and hot for being able to eat it out in 54° evening. Clam chowder was also very flavorful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The chowder is fire along with the soft sourdough it comes in! And you have to have the fried mushrooms!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food is good atmosphere good but food is overpriced
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 2
So I finally tried Chowders in SF, Pier 39, famous for their clam chowder in sourdough bread. Honestly, it was an ok‑ok experience. The chowder was fine but I could barely taste the clam here and there, definitely few grains of sand – could have been better. Ambience is nice though, comfy seats and a good mix of cuisines on the menu. Felt slightly pricy, Had to try it once, but not blown away.
Traveler Tips 🧳
- There might be better chowder spots, but if you’re nearby, give it a shot.
- Maps can be a little confusing, especially if you’re coming from the deck – keep your eyes open.
- It gets crowded, so plan to visit during non‑peak hours for a smoother experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Came here to get some good breadbowl clam chowder and was not disappointed. Apologies for coming in when the crew was cleaning 😅. Service was pretty quick
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I turn 22 my friends told me I had to try it I'm from Fort Worth Texas I was a new bride im now 52 I still crave it but I can't fly I never forget that taste
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Absolutely fantastic clam chowder, there's a reason these guys are the original bread bowl chowder places. I couldn't believe how many fresh clams were inside the chowder! I was expecting to wait a few minutes to get my food but as soon as I put my card away the bread bowl was ready! The cashier literally turned around and back with my food in less than 10 seconds. I can't believe how fast that service was! Now this was a random Thursday afternoon so I couldn't say the same for a weekend. Clam chowder itself is amazing, I added some hot sauce in there to kick it up a notch; only reason I didn't give a 5 star is because I didn't really like the bread bowl itself, I feel like it really lacked the classic sourdough flavor that sourdough normally has, it tasted really plain to me, like eating an unsalted soft pretzel from the movie theaters. It just tasted like dense bread to me but all in all, the main event the clam chowder itself is definitely worth a taste!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
This is a drive-by fish and chips restaurant. The food really isn’t bad, but it’s not particularly noteworthy either. Don’t get me wrong, it’s really not bad, your basic 3-out-of-5 seafood. Self-service. But the price reflects that too, which I was totally okay with. My wife and I I both got the fish and chips and we were satisfied with it. Would recommend if you want a no-frills fisherman’s wharf meal.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3
Went there after the Alcatraz night tour. I wanted something comforting and warm, but not too filling so I could sleep at night.
This was fulfilled by the chowder. Thanks for the restaurant to be open so late :)
Taste wise, it could be improved but I think this is a fast food type of chowder so I don't expect much. The bread was a bit chewy (maybe it's crispier in the morning) but the filling was comforting.
Inside is very fast food like, all in plastic and looks low quality, but then again I don't think it has higher standard
Paid 16,28 dollars with tax for it.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
I stopped at Chowders during my visit to Pier 39 and ordered the clam chowder in a sourdough bread bowl. While the chowder itself wasn’t the absolute best I’ve ever had, the bread bowl was phenomenal—fresh, chewy, and perfectly tangy. The atmosphere is what really made the experience memorable. Sitting outside with a view of the water, the sounds of the pier, and the energy of all the people exploring made the meal feel special.
It’s a great spot to enjoy classic San Francisco sourdough and soak in the lively pier vibe. I’d come back again for the bread bowl alone and the overall experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A hardy chowder, indeed, however, chowder to bread ratio left me wanting a refill.
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