Best Clam Chowder in Ventura

8 restaurant menus in Ventura, (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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Lure Fish House
Lure Fish House
92/100 (2471 ratings)
Restaurants
Soups
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Seafood
Seafood
American
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Late Night
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Swordfish
Calamari
Halibut
Mussels
Tuna
Calamares
Shrimp
Salmon
Fish & chips
Cioppino
Lobster
Crab Cake
Pasta
Chowder
Cheesecake
Salad
Fish & Chips
Clam Chowder
Tortillas
Lobster Roll
Key lime pie
Tapas
Crab
Ceviche
Fish Taco
Scallops
Cakes
Tacos
Clams
Pesto
Cod
Oyster
Fish
Sit down
Seafood
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Private Dining
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Brunch
Dinner
Late Night
Lunch
Mid-range
"This is a very nice spot. Ravioli were delicious, the seafood was fresh. Great oysters, especially the ones from Fanny Bay, cioppino was spicy but..."
Evgeniya Bozhko (KoriAndrTheCat)
"I was satisfied that I chose this place famous for its restaurants. I had oysters as an appetizer, and it was so fresh and sweet. It was the best..."
Youngsoon Kim
"I like the decor and beach coast style atmosphere. It is a comfortable place to dine. Service is fast and food hot to order.The seafood bowls..."
Steve Uscio
"Had my first raw oyster! Food was amazing! Service was excellent!!! Very nice appetizers and the fish was very fresh! Ambiance was very fun. Music..."
Kim Sharline
"When it comes to food, I can be ridiculously picky and annoying. It's usually very hard for me to like everything I have ordered From one visit..."
Reta Bidi
"We hit the jackpot when we stumbled upon this restaurant for dinner. There was a long wait on Saturday evening, but it was worth wandering around in..."
Tiffany Poon
"This place is an absolute must for seafood. It is popular with visitors and locals alike. It was so good, that we came two days in a row while..."
Carsten Baumann
Boatyard Cafe
Boatyard Cafe
89/100 (1070 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
American
American
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Salad
Clam Chowder
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Fish
Fish & chips
Sit down
American
Bar
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Live Music
Seating
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"John Parsons and I visited the Boatyard Pub for breakfast this week. The food is very good and the owner was very much involved with the preparation...."
Raymond Granger
"The Balsamic Brussels sprouts may be the single best thing I have ever eaten in my life. Service was helpful and friendly, food great, and they had..."
Cheryl Mankin
"Great breakfasts, best Pub Burger in Ventura. Nice friendly Bar with the best TVs in Ventura Village. My go to place in the..."
Steve Talbott
"Great Food, drinks and people! The Ahi poke bowl is so good I could eat it every day. Ruben sandwich, burgers, yum yum..."
Bette Smith
"We had a great time at this place! Sherman greeted us and was our server. Had a great lunch with generous portions. We received a 10 percent discount..."
Ben Rutledge
"I have lived in Ventura County for over 40 years. I have eaten at The Ventura Harbor many, many times! Boatyard Cafe is by far the best restaurant in..."
Mary Ann Miles
"Best fish and chips I’ve had in Ventura....and the shrimp � was superb as well. Lemon drop martini was fabulous. Loved sitting outside and..."
Diane Hudson- Madsen
"Great service in the bar, great food, yummy happy hour menu and a fantastic burger! My daughter had never been there and she loved it so will be..."
Jeannie Allen
"There were six of us and we all agreed that our experience was exceptional. The food was great & the service was great. Highly recommend this..."
Carol Morales
"The food was great . We went for the Wednesday night special the surf and turf and it was really good for only $20.. we will be back again..."
Cathy Hanly
"We had the best time at the Boatyard while visiting the area. Spencer was fun and accommodating to our guests of all ages. We will be back in May......"
Bonni Williams
"The Boatyard Cafe has a beautiful Maritime Pub in the back. The charm & a friendly barkeepe are nicely suited for a drink at the harbor. The seafood..."
Howard Blasingame
"Food was oh so yummy... Margaritas to die for... even come with a lil something special! Waiter was awesome... he had to find the humor with a bunch..."
Babz Thein
"Straight forward breakfast prepared correctly in a nice location. I liked everything except the country music that was playing. I don't think that is..."
Rob Thacker
"Simply excellent. This is a great restaurant. The services is good and the food is excellent. The coffee was particularly good. Great location, we..."
Andy Smith
"We came here with a small group for a celebration. The service was fantastic and as we were told, the food was to die for. Everyone wanted something..."
Sue H
"Delicious breakfast!!!! Delicious fresh juices. Like most of CA, it was expensive to us East Coasters but we got good value for our money. Staff was..."
Busy B
"Great experience! It was a windy day but still wanted to sit in sunshine so we sat on the covered patio and it was perfect. Food was great. We had..."
Ashley Lindsey
"Our group of nine had a delicious breakfast at Boatyard Pub today. Lupe was a fabulous server and the food was excellent. This restaurant is..."
Robyn Popescu
"I went there for my son's birthday and it was amazing. The clam chowder is delicious. It was so creamy and good. I had the Shellfish delight and it..."
Ricardo Ramos
"Great food and great service! I ordered the calamari and halibut fish and garlic chips. Fish was meaty and fresh! The calamari was a little bit for..."
elizabeth moorestone
Aloha Steakhouse
Aloha Steakhouse
88/100 (1492 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
American
Vegan Options
Seafood
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Late Night
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Tuna
Salmon
Burger
Shrimp
Chowder
Beef
Fish & chips
Fish & Chips
Crab Legs
Filet Mignon
Lobster
Halibut
Salad
Bananas Foster
Clam Chowder
Fish
Crab
Scallops
Calamari
Sit down
Seafood
American
Takeout
Television
Seating
Table Service
Waterfront
Wheelchair Accessible
Validated Parking
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Drinks
Mid-range
"The service was amazing! The waitress we had was very accommodating. I ordered the mango salmon and it was tasty. My only disappointment is that..."
Tisa Chappell
"From service to food cocktails ambience and spectacular view. The Aloha steakhouse is a gem. Tableside filet mignon lobster and even artichoke for a..."
The Galgani's
"3 vegetarian /vegan options including a veggie burger with vegan cheese, and a portobello mushroom stuffed with veggies and vegan cheese. Great..."
Jack Dvir
"We love Aloha! We come for all our special occasions, tonight was for our anniversary and Andrea took such wonderful care of us. Really made tonight..."
Chantel Sanchez
"So worth the drive "Always❤Great service. Love this place. Took my daughter befor she went back to Davis UCD MOM💙💛 Thank you Aloha..."
Angel Padron
"We ordered 2 dinner plates. The Scallops and rice was really good however the steak was not. It was the Teriyaki Prime steak so I had high hopes...."
Mathew Spiwak
""happy hour" prices ONLY available in bar, not in dinning room. Website does not make a distinction. Just says Happy hour 3-6 only well. Many fine..."
David Gladstone
Spencer Makenzie's Fish
Spencer Makenzie's Fish
84/100 (1689 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Seafood
American
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Fish & Chips
Fish & chips
Tapas
Fish Taco
Shrimp
Beef
Tacos
Salad
Burrito
Clam Chowder
Tortillas
Ceviche
Chili
Tempura
Salmon Salad
Calamari
Fish
Tuna
Calamares
Salmon
Sit down
Seafood
American
Table Service
Waterfront
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Seating
Lunch
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"Delicious fish tacos (really good sauce), perfect tempura shrimp & amazing fish/shrimp burrito. They have really good hot sauces at the tables as..."
Lucie
"Great atmosphere and good food. The tacos were delicious and the cocktail was loaded with shrimp. My husband got the burrito which was also loaded..."
Alondra Espinoza Millan
"TLDR: fish tacos and clam chowder were ok, needs a bit more flavor for my liking. Best thing we got were wontons Highlights: - wontons: PERFECTION...."
Nicki Le
"First time trying; for a quick bite & not cooking than Yes. They open @ 11am I'm there when they open, I get to park & order. After 11am; it's than..."
Jennifer O'Shea
"The ceviche was really good. Most expensive fish taco I have ever eaten but worth it. Delicious. Good..."
Marisol Luna
"Ahi pocket is interesting! But the fish tempura taco is the best, freshly fried fish is really crispy and mingles so well with the..."
Sikun
"I love the Fish and Shrimp Burrito. I get it after surfing as often as possible. On a 1-10 best scale, flavor is a 10. Ingredients is a 10. Quality..."
James DeCarli
"I loved sitting on the patio eating taco’s and drinking an ice cold beer in the sun. Definitely a local favorite, the place was buzzing. The..."
Sean Pregame Pratt “Seanwiches”
Brophy Bros. Seafood Restaurant & Clam Bar
Brophy Bros. Seafood Restaurant & Clam Bar
83/100 (1027 ratings)
Restaurants
Soups
Bar
Bar
Seafood
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Soups
Gluten Free Options
American
Seafood
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Late Night
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Scallops
Cioppino
Clams
Burger
Bass
Oyster
Ceviche
Calamari
Salmon Salad
Mussels
Fish & chips
Shrimp
Cakes
Tuna
Shellfish
Calamares
Salmon
Pasta
Pesto
Crab Cake
Salad
Fish
Chowder
Clam Chowder
Fish & Chips
Tuna Melt
Swordfish
Halibut
Crab
Sit down
Soups
Seafood
Bar
American
Reservations
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
Andria's Seafood Restaurant
Andria's Seafood Restaurant
79/100 (866 ratings)
Quick Bites
Soups
Seafood
Seafood
American
American
Soups
Dinner
Lunch
Halibut
French Fries
Shrimp
Salad
Clam Chowder
Fried shrimp
Fish & chips
Fish
Crab
Scallops
Clams
Oyster
Calamari
Calamares
Salmon
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Cod
Burger
Sit down
American
Soups
Seafood
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Andria's Seafood - I love their calamari and chips!. Tender and chewey - the flavors and textures I love. Usually when I eat seafood I like..."
Bordercollie
"Love this place. We have a group with a lot of special dietary needs, and the staff quickly and efficiently answered all of our..."
Kari Herring
"Huge portions. Crispy battered F&C with lots of other menu..."
Chuck Lee
"Iconic place for shrimp or cod it halibut and chips and onion rings ... yummy .. Don't bother with sea bass or clam chowder... both dussapointment......"
DA
"Worth waiting in Line. Local favorite with great fresh seafood at a reasonable price. They don't skimp on the portions either. It's right on the..."
Fun-in-Ventura.com
"Fried fish is as good as anywhere - lightly battered & not greasy. Clam chowder is top-notch too. Only halfway healthy items on menu are 12+ grilled..."
Parker
Water's Edge Restaurant And Bar
Water's Edge Restaurant And Bar
76/100 (1209 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Seafood
American
Seafood
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Calamari
Risotto
Calamares
Salmon
Shrimp
Lobster
Crab Cake
Chowder
Fish & chips
Halibut
Cakes
Pasta
Lamb
Salad
Pesto
Clam Chowder
Fish
Crab
Clams
Oyster
Sit down
American
Seafood
Bar
Full Bar
Non-smoking restaurants
Reservations
Dog Friendly
Table Service
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
Waterfront
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
Eric Ericsson's Fish Co
Eric Ericsson's Fish Co
75/100 (331 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
American
Gluten Free Options
Seafood
American
Gluten Free Options
Late Night
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Calamares
Salmon
Shrimp
Lobster
Fish & Chips
Tapas
Pasta
Fish Taco
Salad
Tacos
Clam Chowder
Cod
Swordfish
Pesto
Crab
Fish
Scallops
Clams
Oyster
Calamari
Tuna
Fish & chips
Sit down
American
Seafood
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Waterfront
Seating
Late Night
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"As of 2015, one goes up to the counter .. Order ... Then pick up. The view of course is fabulous fr the Ventura Pier. Sea cake was divine. Cod with..."
A Baloo
"Pretty good...nothing ezcellent. Calamari was average...clam chowder was average. Margarita was great as was the view. Walking distance from crown..."
Gregg Warnken
"Great Food, Great Service & a Great Athmosphere....!!!! Love their teriyaki shrimp..."
Rj Fitze
"Fantastic! Great menu and really good food and not too terribly expensive. The five of us ate a very nice dinner with drinks for $125. Take a walk..."
Keith
"I liked the place for its atmosphere and location. Prices are above average. Lots of seafood dishes on the menu. The tuna was delicious bowl strange..."
Elena L
"What a scenic view of the pier! The food is delicious as well. The seafood was fresh, and well seasoned. The shrimp cocktail was perfect, along with..."
Audra Wajda
"Beautiful views, awesome food. The takeout/seat yourself set up is great for this location. There’s a ton of seating out on the deck and off into..."
Katie Ahmann
"LOVED that you can order food and they'll bring it up to you to eat at the brewery with the amazing view upstairs. Parking was a bit confusing as a..."
Annie
"Stopped in to get some local food. The fish was moist and delicious! Broccoli was seasoned and amazing. The rice was moist and tasted amazing. I had..."
Matthew Eccles
"What a great location! Casual airy atmosphere. Walk up & order. A view from most seats. Food was delivered hot. Good portions. Good selection..."
Teresa Gong
"The food was great. Best ahi taco anywhere. Everything was fresh. Really good guacamole. And, order the banana!! Fried and warm and sweet. Not many..."
Karan Garrick