Best Clam Chowder in a Sourdough Bowl in San Diego, CA

Rich, creamy New England-style clam chowder served inside a hollowed-out loaf of fresh sourdough bread.

Blue Water Seafood Market & Grill

Mission Hills

4.6 / 5

The bread bowl had a subtle garlic taste that paired perfectly with the rich, creamy soup.

Hidden GemLocal FavoriteGarlic Sourdough

9.4Flavor

8.5Value

7.8Vibe

Downtown / Embarcadero

4.4 / 5

The sourdough is fresh and tangy, and the chowder is consistently first-rate.

ClassicWaterfrontTourist Favorite

8.8Flavor

7.2Value

9.4Vibe

Point Loma

4.5 / 5

A San Diego staple for decades. The sourdough is always fresh and the chowder is a classic.

Local LegendFresh CatchHarbor Views

8.5Flavor

8.2Value

9Vibe

Point Loma

4.6 / 5

Nice and creamy with lots of clams, just like it should be. Perfect for a chilly bay day.

AuthenticInstagrammableFisherman's Vibe

8.3Flavor

8.9Value

9.6Vibe

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