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Oyster Bar · East Bronx · $$$
Creamy clam chowder
New American · Manhattan · $$$$
Delicate razor clam chowder enriched with leeks — a past tasting menu highlight that showcases the kitchen's finesse with seafood.
Manhattan · $$$
A rich, cream-forward chowder with tender clams and a clean brininess that avoids the gluey thickness common in lesser versions.
Mediterranean · Manhattan · $$$
Cream-based with tender clams and potatoes — a comforting opener on cold opera nights
Manhattan · $$
A creamy New England chowder that serves as a solid starter, though not the main event in a mussel-forward kitchen
Thick, creamy chowder with tender clams -- a warming classic done well
American · Manhattan · $$
Thick, cream-based chowder — one of the more consistently praised items on the menu, though not revelatory
Oyster Bar · City Island · $$
Creamy New England-style clam chowder
Manhattan · $
Rich New England-style clam chowder — a warming bowl by the waterfront
Oyster Bar · Manhattan · $$$
A creamy, classic chowder that is a longtime staple of the counter menu
City Island · $$$
Standard creamy chowder, hot and generously portioned — the right opener before a lobster.
Pub & Grill · Manhattan · $$$
A creamy, hearty chowder loaded with clams and potato — a reliable cold-weather staple that hits the right notes of richness without being overly thick.
Creamy, chunky clam chowder served as a starter. A good warm-up before the boil arrives.
New American · Manhattan · $$$
New England-style chowder that leans creamy without being leaden, with good clam presence and a housemade cracker on the side
Oyster Bar · Rego Park · $$$
New England-style chowder, creamy with tender clams and potatoes, served piping hot
Thick, cream-forward New England style with a proper smoky bacon underpinning — a reliable opener before the raw bar
City Island · $
New England-style clam chowder
A creamy, classic clam chowder.
New England-style chowder that's creamy without being heavy — a decent accompaniment but not a destination dish on its own.
