Best Clam Chowder in Newburyport

8 restaurant menus in Newburyport, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Brine
Brine
91/100 (1850 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Seafood
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Focaccia
Duck
Caviar
Oyster
Fish
Mussels
Tuna
Pork
Salmon
Fish & chips
Shrimp
Beef
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Lobster Roll
Lobster
Tapas
Salad
Fish Taco
Clam Chowder
Tacos
Cod
Crab
Halibut
Scallops
Octopus
Clams
Sit down
American
Seafood
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Dinner
Late Night
Lunch
Fine Dining
"Simply Spectacular and top in It’s Class! The experience at Brine will be one of such great pleasure you will keep coming back for more. Their..."
Kathleen Droste
"All-around, two thumbs up for the service but the food...wow. Fresh oysters shucked in front of you, melt-in-your-mouth pasta dishes with pumpkin..."
Kristen Connors
"Brine – Newburyport, MA – 3/28/2016 What a neat little town… A slice of old time americana… Brick buildings and light posts line the..."
Paul Meijer
"The food is unique and the menu is well balanced. There are seafood and non-seafood choices. The oysters are the freshest ever and a good variety is..."
Patricia P Taylor
"Absolutely love this place! Would definitely recommend it to everyone. The oysters taste as though they are plucked out of the ocean on demand. The..."
Joey Zingales
"I been here in the past and just couldn't wait to get back. Second time around was just as good as I remembered it. My lady and myself sat at the bar..."
Ricky Underwood
"Can't beat the oysters, atmosphere and OMG the pork belly! can't say enough good things about Brine. Thanks too to Meghan for making us feel so..."
Steve Clarke
"It's difficult to visit Newburyport and NOT visit this restaurant. Food and service are always on point. Great job,..."
Dan Donato
"Amazing service (Eileen!) and always amazing food and drink! Chowder was perfect and oysters — really just..."
Sheila Brand Stehlin
"Excellent food - I recommend the shrimp BLT, it was..."
Andy Thiede
"Best Oysters, best menu, and definitely my favorite place to..."
Rose Marie Owens
"Amazing place, The food is delicious and the service is always top notch. I had the bone in ribeye simply..."
Matt Khatib
"Our bartender, Megan(?) was awesome as always! I love to order the #38...yummmm! Beef Pho was delicious! Super rich broth, tons of noodles and the..."
Debbie Blais
"Brine is a wonderful dining experience. Our waitperson was very attentive and we learned so much from her. It was refreshing to hear someone so..."
Seren Vallière
"We decided to go here on a whim to take advantage of dollar oyster night and ended up ordering a large percentage of the menu. Everything was..."
Rachele V (Chely)
"My wife and I planned to go out to dinner on a date after three months of intense baby caring. We landed on Brine as it had all the food we love. I..."
Zeke Schmois
"Thank you for creating the most magical date night! Everything about our dinner was perfect- the food was incredible, the presentation flawless, the..."
Olga Shestopalova
"Brine was amazing! Our server Alex took very good care of us. The rest of the staff was great as well always checking up on us. Now let’s get to..."
Matty DeFreitas
"Great food, excellent people watching- if you call ahead for a reservation you can get a table by the window- great people watching. Staff is..."
Emily Boulger
"Brine is our favorite restaurant in Newburyport. The oysters are always superb and the food is always perfectly prepared. We just had our first post..."
Joshua Rosen
"It’s not just the food/drink that’s outstanding here… the waitstaff, bar staff, kitchen team and owner are amazing people. Brine brings a..."
Heather Brown
"May 2022. Brine is back. It is one door away from the old location, with in door and out door sitting options, and the food as good as ever. I had..."
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Loretta
Loretta
90/100 (1592 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Vegan Options
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Brunch
Cakes
Clams
Pesto
Risotto
Sandwiches
Fish
Mussels
Salmon
Burger
Pork
Crab Cake
Shrimp
Chowder
Beef
Lobster Roll
Cod
Swordfish
Pasta
Ribs
Salad
Clam Chowder
Crab
Pastrami Sandwich
Scallops
American
Bar
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Foods were 4.5 but I was there only for lunch. Service was a 6 though! Had french dip which was yummy. Lobster rolls were ok but at great price!..."
S Bobby Gerjarusak
"Second visit from another town to this lovely restaurant. I searched for the best Italian restaurant and this came up. The lunch menu was hardly any..."
Tiaranad Gerjarusak
"The food was delicious and came out fast, the service was great, the prices were very good. They have outside sitting, which was very nice. We got a..."
Mariia Vakulovska
"Touch of class compared to others that are in the price range . Ted is fantastic. Excellent wait staff, she listen well to our needs. The cooks..."
Nicholas Frias
"Four of us enjoyed a wonderful brunch today. We all ordered different items from the two menus. All four of us were very happy with our meals...."
Robert Silverio
"The food was great and they have nice outdoor seating. Nice place to go with the family. The service was good but a bit..."
Damnath De Tissera
"Great place to dine ⭐️✨⭐️✨⭐️✨⭐️✨⭐️…. Awesome staff and amazing atmosphere 🐠🌎🍸🥗🥩. Visiting Newburyport,..."
Liberty Bell Moving & Storage LLC
"Delicious food. Friendly service. Husband and I each had a salad with grilled chicken for lunch and both were amazing. We will be..."
Molly Parisi
Mission Oak Grill
Mission Oak Grill
89/100 (1949 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Bar
Steakhouse
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Bar
American
American
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Late Night
Fish
Tacos
Mac and cheese
Haddock
Crab
Cheeseburger
Filet Mignon
Scallops
Oyster
Burger
Swordfish
Calamari
Ribs
Risotto
Mussels
Tuna
Shrimp
Calamares
Beef
Salmon
Saltimbocca
Ice Cream
Lobster
Churrasco
Crab Cake
Pasta
French onion soup
Chowder
Salad
Cakes
Tapas
Clam Chowder
Lamb
Fish Taco
Chili
Sit down
American
Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Private Dining
Table Service
Accepts American Express
Wheelchair Accessible
Street Parking
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Dinner
Late Night
Mid-range
"We tried to book a reservation but they were all full! When got there the place was packed and it was a bit stuffy so we asked to eat on the patio..."
Renee Parent Vass
"Absolutely amazing from start to finish. I took my boyfriend here for his birthday dinner. The experience was top notch from the beginning. The..."
Beth Crowley
"Perfection from start to finish. Cocktails, soups, entrees & dessert were top-notch, and Nick our server was a pure..."
Kristine Garrity O'Brien
"First time, nice and clean great atmosphere food was delicious, I got the chicken saltimbocca to die for my husband got The Oscar and oh my, dessert..."
Dawn Silva Coco
"Well let's see.... The food is excellent and the atmosphere is spectacular. Try the Poutine, Short Rib Empanadas, Mussells, Thai Ribs, Cheeseburger..."
Carl Matthew
"Nice place with great food choices. The building used to be a church. Interesting conversion of space, windows, and walls. Cool vibe; check it..."
Michael Costa
"Such a fun place with a wonderful bar, fabulous cocktails, and food is so delicious!! One of my favorite..."
Linda Taylor Knight
"Awesome food and dessert the atmosphere was great the people around me were friendly highly recommend the..."
Mel Drew
"Great Old fashions...Brazilian dish with skirt steak and yuca fries was outstanding...server was attentive and very pleasant...highly recommend...."
Christo Lyons
"Great atmosphere, friendly attentive waitress and food was cooked perfectly and so tasty. Definately worth going..."
Catherine Charron Pearson
"We just hosted a cocktail party upstairs at Steeple Hall this weekend and it couldn't have been more perfect! The venue was just what we were looking..."
Heather Grzybinski
"Really tasty food. Ordered mac and cheese with grilled shrimp, shrimp was a little to charred for my liking and a bit salty, but the mac and cheese..."
Im Russia
"The staff was super friendly. The atmosphere is very nice. It’s upscale feeling but not too upscale. Keeping it casual too! The food was all fresh,..."
John P
"Great dinner at Mission Oak Grill in Newburyport. Easy parking. Fast service. Excellent selection of food. Beautiful bar too! Loved the..."
Mark Zajac
"Thank you to Nikolas and the staff at Mission Oak Grill! We had a wonderful rehearsal dinner. The food was delicious and the staff was fantastic!..."
Karen Noggle
"Great spot! We had a rehearsal dinner upstairs and everything was perfect. The food and service was amazing all around! Definitely recommend if you..."
Patrick McNamara
Sea Level Oyster Bar
Sea Level Oyster Bar
85/100 (1655 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Grill
Bar
Seafood
Grill
Gluten Free Options
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Fried Clams
Clams
Cod
Oyster
Burger
Swordfish
Calamari
Mussels
French Fries
Tuna
Nachos
Calamares
Octopus
Salmon
Shrimp
Cakes
Crab Cake
Lobster
Fish
Chowder
Lobster Roll
Salad
Tapas
Clam Chowder
Fish Taco
Tacos
Crab
Haddock
Scallops
Sit down
Seafood
Bar
American
Grill
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Street Parking
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"The place is nice. It has a nice location. They have two outside areas available. We were sitting with a nice view of the water. The food was great...."
Marina Orlova
"Great Oysters and fabulous warm lobster roll to set the bar high! Great service, shout out to Kayla doing double shifts and still such a pleasant..."
kimberly allen
"I have to honestly say this is one of the best Places that I have eaten! The Oysters were hands-down the best! The service was amazing! Everything we..."
Darlene Torosian
"I'm local, I come here often with out of town guests. The staff is friendly, efficient; the food is above average and priced well. Today, the first..."
Michael Krizansky
"Incredible seafood, beautiful food presentation, and great vibes! We came here on a hot summer day for lunch and it was just the New England summer..."
Olga Shestopalova
"Sea Level is fantastic! Fresh Oysters & an incredible sweet Lobster Roll. Walked in sat at the bar. Gave the waitress my order. 7 minutes later the..."
Nick Bellisimo
"First time lobster roll and I'm SOLD! It was incredible, a huge fan. Now I have to find the best restaurant in my town... Accompanied with my..."
Ryan SCA
Black Cow
Black Cow
83/100 (2037 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
American
Seafood
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
American
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Drinks
Cakes
Haddock Tacos
Chowder
Fish & chips
Salad
Lamb
Daily Oyster
Fish & Chips
Clam Chowder
Pesto
Ale Steamed Mussels
Tapas
Chili
Sandwiches
Fish
The Louie
Tacos
Crab
Cheeseburger
Sashimi
Lamb Lolllippos
Haddock
Scallops
Burger
Margarita
Filet Mignon
Tuna Sashimi
Clams
Poke Bowl
Cod
The Cow Burger
Oyster
Juice
Swordfish
Fish Tacos
Calamari
Lobster ravioli
Crispy Calamari
Mussels
Shrimp
Fried calamari
Ribs
Lobster Tacos
Tuna
Beef
Fish Sandwich
Hamburger
Calamares
Chicken Wings
Salmon
Escargot
Lobster
Nachos
Lobster Roll
Escargot
Clam Chowder
Crab Cake
Pasta
Sit down
American
Bar
Seafood
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Waterfront
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Late Night
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"I really liked this restaurant, located right in the beautiful center of Newburyport. It was bigger inside than I expected, has the second floor, it..."
Yulia Berry
"This beautiful little spot in Newburyport should be on your list. Its just outside of all the bussel of the shops and other restaurants. You have an..."
Amanda D
"This place was poppin' on a Friday night! Overall the vibe was great and the food was also pretty good, just not the best. My favorite was the..."
Olga Shestopalova
"I've been to the Black Cow several times now and always love it! The Lamb Lollipops and Crab Cakes are my favorite appetizers! For drinks, I'm a huge..."
Hannah R
"Lunch stop. Wonderful terrace seating. Pleasant service without being overbearing. Incredible value for money with huge portions. Above average beer..."
Jack Kelly
"Had a yummy drink here, a pearberry then had the cowsmoe. Who knew they had fresh made sushi too. It is prepared right in the dining room. It was..."
Deed F
"I came here for dinner on Friday night, and it was a great time. Perfect night to eat outside. I got the fish tacos and a coconut margarita. The fish..."
Jillian Kenney
"Cold day, good food! Stopped in with my wife, had two app portions, Calamari and then a beef skewer in pineapple chunk dish and both were plentiful..."
John Fontana
Starboard Galley Restaurant
Starboard Galley Restaurant
79/100 (918 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Seafood
American
American
Dinner
Lunch
Salmon
Lobster Roll
Sandwiches
Haddock
Steamers
Fried Clams
Fish Sandwich
Shrimp
Fried shrimp
Lobster
Lobster rice
Salad
Fish
Wings
Clam Chowder
Scallops
Clams
Calamari
Mussels
Calamares
Sit down
American
Seafood
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Waterfront
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We reserved a table for 8.30 PM, they were gonna close at 9. Even though they're preparing to close, they served us so well and kindly. We ordered a..."
Ezgi T.
"Hi Everyone My Family and I went to Starboard Galley Restaurant and we got Grilled Tuna Melt with French Fries, cold slaw also Caesar Salad Served..."
Paavlena Madhivanan
"Food was good, the Waitress was very polite and helpful. I will..."
Efrain Chew
"The Hostess Erin was fantastic, she had our table reservation and seated us within 2 minutes of arriving... Kim the waitress had our order into the..."
Richard Campbell
"Came in for a light meal on a fairly windy MA tax free weekend day. Beautiful day overall but the wind was a slight nuisance. We ordered a white wine..."
Adit Vaddi
"I've been eating here since 1976. Many years ago it had the absolute best fried plates of seafood and tips. I can't say that now. It's mediocre,..."
Elizabeth A
Grog Restaurant
Grog Restaurant
76/100 (2858 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Soups
Pub
Bar
Vegan Options
American
Pub
Soups
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
American
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Drinks
Fish & Chips
Salad
Lobster Roll
Clam Chowder
Fish Taco
Crab
Scallops
Sandwiches
Haddock
Clams
Burger
Fried Clams
Oyster
Calamari
Fish Sandwich
Risotto
Fish & chips
Mussels
Steak Frites
Shrimp
Calamares
Nachos
Salmon
Bouillabaisse
Lobster
Cakes
Pesto
Crab Cake
Fish
Chowder
Pasta
Sit down
American
Bar
Pub
Soups
Takeout
Television
Live Music
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Mid-range
Michael's Harborside
Michael's Harborside
74/100 (2840 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Seafood
American
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Bar
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Cakes
Lobster Roll
Pesto
Tapas
Crab
Fish
Fish Taco
Scallops
Clams
Sandwiches
Tacos
Oyster
Burger
Haddock
Calamari
Steamers
Risotto
Fried Clams
Mussels
Swordfish
Tuna
Shrimp
Calamares
Fish Sandwich
Salmon
French Fries
Lobster
Crab Cake
Pasta
Tortillas
Chowder
Salad
Lobster rice
Fish & Chips
Fish & chips
Clam Chowder
Sit down
American
Bar
Seafood
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Accepts American Express
Table Service
Live Music
Wheelchair Accessible
Waterfront
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Late Night
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Len was our waiter at the downstairs, outside bar. The drinks he made were amazing. The service he provided was fabulous. We never once had to ask..."
Karen Bona
"Food was awesome. Really loved the fish tacos. Fish was cooked perfectly. The roof top deck had a great view. Highly..."
Jeff Lanctot
"Nice Restaurant with really good food . You pay not that much more than any other seafood place but you get a great scenery with ample..."
Michael Flynn
"Always our favorite place to go in Newburyport! It was my wife’s birthday and she picked the Port to celebrate. Sat outside at the bar and our..."
Blake Keefe
"Michael's has always been our go to restaurant for very special occasions and last night was no different. The food as always was absolutely..."
Pat Parsons
"Food was Hot when served. I had the fish & chips basket. The fish was fresh & sweet tasting along with the sweet potatoes fries. I must say they are..."
Donna Calabruso Palandro
"We went on Mar 31st, we weren't expecting the deck to be open, but were pleasantly surprised. The plastic was down and the Heaters were running, but..."
Mike Wanamaker
"Enjoyed the food and the staff was very friendly. Heather did a great job as our waitress. Her smile and sly jokes made our meal that much more fun...."
Tim Stapleton
"Beautiful scenery and high quality food. Friendly service. We had a toddler with us and there is a kids menu and they also gave us crayons. Delicious..."
Vanessa Rivera
"Great time at the patio bar. Incredible atmosphere, weather was perfect. Enjoyed the local IPA’s on draft, wellfleet oysters, and the crab cake..."
Mark S
"Food was Excellent!!! Ordered the mussels and the crab cake and 2 cocktails and we were stuffed 😊 Deck views were serene at sunset and we’ll be..."
Lito
"Excellent food & service. We dined outside on the top deck & had a beautiful of the ocean. They had an extensive gluten free menu. I had the gluten..."
Yvonne Green
"Michael's Harborside is truly a five star experience. We asked for a table overlooking the small harbor even though it was a overcast day. The..."
Shaun Grimley
"We had a great time and food. Excellent..."
Richard Szmyd