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Here is an Rundown of Our 8 Favorite
Bodega Bay Clam Chowder Destinations:
Bluewater Bistro: Large hunks of delicious carrots and celery bring exuberant life to the very satisfying, yet mildly creamy broth with gobs of tender clams. This is a comfortable yet upscale fine restaurant with a glorious view of the bay and Bodega Head. 21301 Heron Dr., Bodega Bay CA 94923 • (707) 875-3513 • bluewaterbistrobb.com
Cafe Aquatica: Savory bright herbs stand out with the cream, and lots of celery lift this chowder to splendid heights. Yet with the addition of spectacularly flavored home-made croutons, the dish soars into the realm of excellence. If you like thinner broth and lots of flavor, Cafe Aquatica is where you’ll want to start. 10439 CA-1, Jenner, CA 95450 (707) 865-2251 • cafeaquaticajenner.com
Fisherman’s Cove: Fully cream based, but with a dazzling amount of celery, carrots, plenty of herbs and a throng of tender sweet clams in the broth. Fisherman’s Cove’s chowder is deliciously put together as one of the most balanced west coast chowders in town.
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Fisheterian Fish Market: Herbs
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light tarragon (?) and onion tone invigorate this vegetable infused
thiner broth chowder that is chock full
of clams, celery and slivers of carrot.
This is a delicious, lively and fun west coast chowder. 599 Highway 1 South, Bodega Bay, CA 94923 • (707) 875-9092 • fishetarianfishmarket.com
Rocker Oysterfellers
Ginochio’s Kitchen: A beguiling little touch of dill, a deep sherry base, and delightful amount of bay scallops that are swimming with the clams are presented in a moderately rich broth. It all comes surprisingly and seamlessly together in Cafe Ginochio’s complex, unique and full- bodied chowder. 1410 Bay Flat Rd, Bodega Bay, CA 94923 • 707-377- 4359 • ginochioskitchen.com
Rocker Oysterfellers: Deep and complex soup highlighted by a pancetta based roux and bits of bacon that mix in with the potatoes and clams. Rocker Oysterfeller’s chowder is an immensely satisfying, full- flavored and creamy dish that will satisfy those large-scale chowder cravings. 14415 Shoreline Hwy, Valley Ford, CA 94972 • (707) 876-1983 • rockeroysterfellers.com
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Spud Point Crab Company: Heavy cream based chowder, with a mysteriously bright yet mild spice and herbal tone that lift the flavor profile of this full flavored clam chowder to a sublimely satisfying height. Spud Point’s Manhattan style chowder carries a bit of spice heat along with tons of vegetables in the tomato based broth. This
is a low-key, old school chowder house with spectacular chowder.
1910 Westshore Rd, Bodega Bay, CA 94923 • (707) 875-9472 • spudpointcrabco.com
The Birds Cafe: A full-textured cream base with bright carrots and plenty of potatoes and clams that deliciously round out the flavor for the classic dish. Bird’s Cafe’s clam chowder is a traditional chowder for a cool, windy and foggy afternoon at the coast. 1407 CA-1, Bodega Bay, CA 94923•(707) 875-2900•thebirdscafe.com
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