Best Clam Chowder in Coos Bay

6 restaurant menus in Coos Bay, (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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Fishermen's Seafood Market
Fishermen's Seafood Market
88/100 (738 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Seafood
Seafood
American
Soups
Soups
American
Dinner
Lunch
Clam Chowder
Crab
Clams
Oyster
Tuna
Fish & Chips
Fish & chips
Cod
Halibut
Prawns
Fish
Shrimp
Sit down
Seafood
American
Soups
Seating
Waterfront
Beach
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Accepts Discover
Non-smoking restaurants
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
BYOB
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Lunch
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"Loved the food here. The owner clearly has a passion for his craft which ya love to see. This was the best clam chowder I’ve ever had. And..."
Tyler Branch (Wedding Photographer)
"Still the BEST seafood spot in Oregon! We have been dining here for years - and decided to make this our “spot” for our 10th anniversary as..."
Andrea Cavanaugh
"What a great little place! We had no idea what to expect but could not have been happier. Simple but great menu, really good food and the owner is..."
Sue Tonyan
"The fish and chips were wonderful. The fish was obviously handcut, lightly breaded, fried crisp and brought to the table just out of the fryer...."
Liralen Li
"We FINALLY made it here to have lunch and I’m bummed I didn’t come sooner. The salmon & chips were ah-mazing, the coleslaw was delish, and the..."
Janelle Kiewert
"Fun place to go eat on the Coos Bay boardwalk. They also sell fresh fish. The dining area is on a dock in the bay. It's a good place to take..."
David Gremillion
"If it's on your way definitely stop and if it's not on your way you should still stop here. Super tasty fresh fish and super friendly staff. Get the..."
Sam Facer
"Quaint, but delicious and a fun experience. Hubby was craving a real coastal seafood experience and we got it. Owner was great and personable...."
Jenn McFadden
"My husband and I along with our two little Italian Greyhounds stopped in for ‘some’ fish. But let me tell you, it wasn’t just ‘some’..."
Joi Shaffer
"Stopped in because of the sign naturally and wasn't disappointed. I think the portions were particularly fine and considering the fish is fresh..."
Teressa Peterson
"By far the best fish and chips! The batter was light and the fish was so fresh. I can’t wait to visit again so we can eat..."
Heather Wisniewski
"What a find! Thanks to the ladies at the Coos Bay Welcome Center who suggested at my asking, to get clam chowder here. 🍵 It's cute and a great..."
Pam
"Great food, great service. From traditional fish n chips to fresh caught fish for your BBQ or oven this is the place to be. It has a lovely local,..."
Che Dean (Tuxramus)
"Best clam S and clamp chowder, great..."
Scott Ferris
"The fish and chips were fantastic. Big chunks of cod, lightly battered. Fries were crinkle cut, had a good taste. Also had a cup of chowder, it was..."
Ron Margheim
"I got the kids sized fish and chips and I'm glad, it was the perfect amount. Hubby got the regular sized and it came with a lot of fish and chips!..."
Hannah Kahler
"Top of the line seafood and chowder. Great..."
Ashland / Grants Pass Oregon Public Servant
"Their fish and tarter sauce was real good. The fries and coleslaw was okay. Clam chowder wasn't bad but it wasn't the best on the coast. Even though..."
Michal Bartnik
The Boat
The Boat
82/100 (2566 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Seafood
American
American
Dinner
Lunch
Fish Sandwich
Oyster
Calamari Fries
Chowder
Cod and Fries
Fish & Chips
Cod
Halibut
Clam Chowder Bread Bowl
Fish & chips
Fish
Captain's Platter
Fried calamari
Clam Chowder Bowl
Halibut Sandwich
Coconut Shrimp
Oyster Sandwich
Pacific Cod & Chips
Cheese Bread
Combo Half and Half with Calamari Strips
Fried Shrimps
Dusted Prawns
Shrimp Cocktail
1 2 Oyster & Cod Fish and Chips
Rice Pilaf
Shrimp
Cheeseburger
Clam Chowder
Fried Cod
American
Seafood
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Friendly service. Delicious chowder bread bowl. Excellent fish and chips. Tasty tarter and plenty of horseradish in the cocktail sauce. Good tap..."
Derek Rogalsky
"We are out of state visiting family. The food was great. the service was good! I ordered a fish sandwich, and when it came out, it had a small hair..."
LaylaBee
"We are so glad we chose to stop and eat lunch here. Our server was absolutely amazing and so great with our kids!!! Our server said she had been..."
Kenan Powell
"Excellent food, excellent service, very relaxed atmosphere. I walked in 30 before they were going to close and they were more than happy to serve me..."
AARON M
"Good fish and chips! Their clam chowder was excellent as well. Great..."
Eric Gooch
"Very tasteful good clams and fish. People are awesome and great. Really good..."
Anthony Jensen (The Panda)
"Food was really good. I don't feel it was what we paid for but it was super good. Fun cool place and nice..."
Stephanie Dunn
"First time at the The Boat Fish & Chips, Food was excellent ! Try the Captains Platter had deep fried fish,deep fried scallops,deep fried shrimp and..."
Tabitha Stapleton
"Nice place. Good sea food. Always have been a fan of this place. They have oregon lottery..."
Vernon Johnson
"The staff are very friendly and the food is good. The fries are amazing. My fish sandwich was good although I feel like it could be put together..."
Anonymous Anonymous
"What a lovely place. Service was great. They’ve got 3 different areas for dining: patio, bar & restaurant. And that makes it very appealing. I..."
Joanna Karlinsky
"We just happened upon this place for lunch on the way home from Gold Beach. It has a small area to dine and there is a covered deck outside for..."
Laurie S
"Last minute stop for us so that we can try their first and chips. We ordered clam chowder, oyster shooters, Pacific Cod & Chips, Halibut & Chips and..."
Yer Chang
"Came in at a busy time. Our server, Shawna was excellent. She's very welcoming, attentive and told us it may take a while for our food, but it came..."
Merla Hawkins
"My husband and I were craving fish and chips. Based on a recommendation from a local, we headed to The Boat Fish and Chips. We arrived at 7:30 and..."
Sandy Martin
"Stopped here for a late lunch on the way to Florence. We both had Halibut Fish and chips which was outstanding. The halibut had a light breading and..."
J H
"My Server was really great. He was kind, attentive and very professional. The food was fine, crispy 🍟 fries are not easy to find and they did..."
Ashland / Grants Pass Oregon Public Servant
"Great cod and fries, oyster shooter was ok, and not much clam in the chowder. We had a party of 8 and we were served within 20 minutes. Our server..."
Matthew Everhart
Coach House
Coach House
82/100 (1579 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Gluten Free Options
American
Bar
American
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Pesto
Fish
Shrimp
Pork
Pasta
Salad
Clam Chowder
Clams
Oyster
Tuna
Salmon
Fish & chips
Fish & Chips
Halibut
Ribs
Prawns
Sit down
American
Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Takeout
Television
Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Table Service
Accepts Visa
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts American Express
Cash Only
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Mid-range
"Best oysters on the Oregon coast. From the baby back ribs to the prime rib, all the food was phenomenal! I will drive past anything in Eugene just to..."
Ryan Kirk
"Celebrated my anniversary last night with my husband, Jason Jones at Coach House! The food was so delicious, the drinks were suggested by the..."
McCurdy Jones Properties
"You have gotta go to Just to meet Melissa. Behind the bar, a fully engaged woman is completely engulfed steeply in honorable integrity. Amazing. I..."
Lory Jentry
"Absolutely the best steak and prime rib we have had. This place usually requires reservations because the do so much business. Today we got in..."
Chris Lee
"Such a fun and beautiful place. The service was so great. Such nice workers. The food was absolutely amazing!! Highly..."
Stephanie Dunn
"Very friendly staff, excellent chefs! The picture is half of a 16 Oz prime rib, twice baked potato and sautéed veggies. My husband and I split the..."
Brenda Lee Belland
"Soooo good. Anything off their mesquite grill is amazing. I got the prime rib light lunch 10/10. My husband got the bbq pork sandwich 7/10 for him..."
aiden Sanderson
"Great food Great service even gave my twins a birthday cheesecake. I just wished they would open up the inside instead of there outdoor cover because..."
mona Hayward
"This was the best ribeye steak I've ever had. Tender enough to cut with a fork! The baby back ribs were also surprisingly tender with a sauce that..."
Eric Muhr
"Great food! It took a while for them for to talk to us then the asked if we had a reservation, we did not we were traveling thru town. There were..."
Annetta Varner
"Edit for second visit: another delicious dinner. Had the prime rib this time. Server was excellent. Only issue was prime rib was slightly over cooked..."
William Lyons
"Happy I decided to eat here for dinner. Fun atmosphere. Food was delicious with large portions. Bathroom was clean but..."
Nicole Vigansky
"Quaint eatery with great atmosphere. We sat outside with a group of 8. The service was a bit slow when it came to drink orders and delivering them..."
Michael Liard
"Wow, the Coach House is an absolutely amazing restaurant/bar. The venue is super relaxed and casual, with its one unique decor touches, it makes for..."
Mason Peckels
"The outdoor area is cozy. The heat lamps can leave it a bit warm, but I'm sure they'll turn it down if you asked. The steak kebab and ribs were..."
Natasha Mohr
"The bacon wrapped medallion was cooked to perfection, juicy, and tender. The twice baked potato was very delicious, and the clam chowder was amsl..."
Matthew Seilhan
"Great spot with a local vibe. Food is good to great depending on what you get. Bacon wrapped tuna and the dinner special (beef medallions) we're..."
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Fisherman's Grotto
Fisherman's Grotto
79/100 (1262 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Seafood
American
American
Soups
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Clam Chowder
Scallops
Clams
Oyster
Fish & Chips
Cod
French Fries
Fish & chips
Cioppino
Fish
Shrimp
Sit down
American
Soups
Seafood
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"We come here regularly for the fish tacos. They are the best around. The blackened cod fish tacos with Hawaiian salsa is a full meal and oh so tasty...."
Randy Cindy Duby Sparks
"Great food and nice staff. They need music and to add some fresh..."
Jessica
"Best seafood in coos bay. Friendly staff ,great ciopinno & the best fish & chips I've ever..."
Dperry.100
"Wonderful. The location is not the best with aview of the fishplant but they make the best cioppino I have ever had the fish and chips and beer..."
James
"Seafood. The best fish & chips & chowder I've ever..."
Jheathtwo
"The seafood is locally sourced & cooked to perfection! I’ve always have had an exceptional meal every time I’ve eaten here! The service is..."
David Sakoda
"One of our favorite local restaurants when visiting Charleston! You know it’s good when the locals keep coming back. ;) The fish is always fresh,..."
Janelle Kiewert
"Pretty delicious fish tacos. Second time we ordered small fish and chips($18), batter was light, pretty..."
Cece Lee
"Best crab cakes I’ve ever had! My husband and I always joke that when you see a restaurant full of older people, you know it’s going to be good,..."
Cass Lemo
"Wow. Wow wow wow. This place was fantastic. One of my favorite places in Coos County we went to during our visit to the Oregon coast. I can not..."
McLain Neville
"Really great fish tacos and seasoned fries. It was a nice family friendly dinner table style atmosphere. Sub seasoned fries have a nice zesty kick..."
Sacora
"A cozy place with a very satisfying selection for seafood lovers! My husband doesn't like seafood, but he really enjoyed his burger and fries. I got..."
Laura Perfetto
"The food was fresh and really good. You can get the bay shrimp on any of the salads for extra. The restraunt is large and not many people were in..."
Aleesha
"They visited our local Highland Games at Henry’s Winery and served amazing fish, shrimp & oysters! We ordered the fish and chips! They were very..."
caleb pierce
"We stopped by on our way through town and had a great meal. This place is busy because they have great food. There are a wide range of options but we..."
Brianna Moyer
"Loved the Halibut and the strawberry lemonade. My husband got the seafood pasta and fried pickles! It was so..."
Faye Brightwell
"We had high expectations going in and they were exceeded by far! All that we had was very well prepared and delicious and plenty of it. Our..."
John Boyadjian
"This was one of the best seafood restaurants we have ate at. The fish n chips were awesome. They gave me 5 big pieces of fish, a lot to eat, my wife..."
james cregan
"Good food but extremely long wait time, 20 mins to get menues and another 10 to finally place order, 45-60 minutes to get food. The service needs to..."
Anthony Davis
"We are from Nevada, an I love trying places on the coast for halibut, fried, and clam chowder. We first stopped in last week. The chowder is good,..."
d Smith
Sharkbites
Sharkbites
78/100 (2481 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Seafood
Seafood
American
American
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Crab Cake Salad
Cakes
Fried Oysters
Fish
Cheesecake
Mojito
Crab Cake
Cheesecake
French Fries
Shrimp
Fish & Chips
Gin Martini
Tapas
Halibut Sandwich
Iced tea
Fish Taco
Sharkbite Clam Chowder Bowl
Salad
seafood platter
Tacos
Lemon Pepper Shark Bites Basket
Clam Chowder
Garlic bread
Seafood Platters
Spicy Halibut Tacos
Fish & chips
Cod
The Body Surfer Burger
Crab
Halibut
Halibut Taco's
Clams
French Fries
Clan Chowder Crab Cakes Baja Body Sukter Halibut Chips Clam Chender
Oyster
Prawns
Calamari
Bloody Mary
Tuna
Hot Sauce
Burger
Calamares
Shrimp Cocktail
Beer Battered Onion Rings
Hamburgers
Shrimp Salad
Salmon
Sit down
American
Seafood
Bar
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Live Music
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Late Night
Lunch
Mid-range
"We ordered Crab Cakes, Calamari Basket, & bowl of Clam Chowder. Crab cakes were fresh and had big chunks of crab mixed in, they were tasty & the..."
Jim Tousignant
"First stop made in Coos Bay and couldn't have had a better welcoming. The staff was welcoming (even though we came in at close) and good vibes all..."
Chaz Bateman
"Great food and atmosphere, highly recommend this..."
Cheryl Weixel
"Best seafood in town! Their fish tacos are the best and the owners are great people. I highly recommend this restaurant to..."
Christy Dressell
"I love this place! The ambiance ... so casual. Their slaw is so good and the onion rings are to die for. Fried oysters were..."
Cindy Harper McAtee
"The halibut fish tacos are amazing. The service was excellent. The bad part, I couldn't fit more of the food in my face..."
Thomas Spencer
"Love Shark bites. Great food, great service. One of our favorites in Coos Bay. We take all out of town guests..."
Debbie A. DeGarmo
"Great stop on our way down the coast! Ryan was awesome! The food was amazing! I highly..."
Maripat Koch
"Loved it!!!!! It was the best steelhead Ive ever..."
Arlo Rhea Stewart
"Excellent!! This is a go to place in Coos Bay! Great food and fun..."
Darren Tammie Davidson
"Food was extraordinarily fresh and the decor made for a beautiful and intriguing atmosphere. I had baja tacos. They were delivered directly, still..."
Linda Teppler (S0rceress0)
"Prompt service, pretty good food but the price points are kind of high for the value of food ordered. Crab cake burger was fine. Black beans were..."
Josh Arreola
"We were just looking for a place to eat once we got to Coos Bay and saw their sign and knew we had to eat there. Great place and great service. We..."
Teresa Price
"First time visit! We enjoy a good cup of clam chowder as much as the next person, but this recommendation from a recent family member, was spot on. ..."
Scott Zierler
"I’ve been here a couple times while passing through town and both times have been a great experience. The menu has a wide variety of options which..."
Kylie Johnson
"Fantastic experience all around. The spicy Blackened Halibut Tacos were perfect from texture to flavor (the photo does not do them justice), and my..."
Kayla Warner
"This place has a fun atmosphere and great food! The fish and chips melt in your mouth and their spicy cod tacos were full of flavor. The water was..."
Amy Linn
"To begin with, we walked in from the Eastside thru the surf shop. Cute little store for a multitude of water wear and clothing. I didn't realize we..."
Jason Saunders
"What an amazing find on the main drag of Coos Bay! Shares space with an amazing surf/etc shop and you can walk right through the 2 businesses from..."
David Edwards
"The food is so delicious 😋 Employees are friendly. Kid friendly place with a little play area in the back. If you use the restroom, make sure the..."
Angela Yancy
"Very casual nice place to eat. You order up front and then they seat you.. the service was good, they checked on us often, and the food was yummy...."
Tyese Messerman
"The tacos I had were nice and full,I choose the southwestern plate. Great taste service was pleasant and quick. Came around several times to refill..."
Kevin Kind
"Hands down the best batter fried halibut we’ve ever had. The jumbo prawns were great too. The food was served quickly and hot...."
Dave Jones
"We came here passing through and also because it was dog friendly. The reviews were decent (not that i put much stock into fellow reviewers who dont..."
Dan Omnihility
"Boat, pier, and beach vibes restaurant. We came here for seafood. Servers were friendly and attentive. We ordered Arnold Palmer, popcorn shrimp, and..."
Erica Fung
"Mixed feelings about the set up when entering the restaurant. For me, it made it very impersonal. You must stand in line, order food and drinks..."
Heather McNeil
Blue Heron Bistro
Blue Heron Bistro
76/100 (1909 ratings)
Restaurants
German
Vegetarian Friendly
Soups
European
German
Seafood
Barbecue
European
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Pancakes
French Fries
Meatballs
Pasta
Schnitzel
Salad
Carrot Cake
Clam Chowder
Cakes
Clams
Pesto
Duck
Fish
Oyster
Burger
Pork
Mussels
Fish & chips
Salmon
Shrimp
Sit down
Barbecue
European
Seafood
German
Free Wifi
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Street Parking
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Cash Only
Wine and Beer
Accepts Discover
Gift Cards Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Dinner
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"Excellent food and refreshing comfort in the midst of (of course, amazing) seafood. After a cool day, sitting down to hot tea and Sauerbraten with..."
Alex Barone
"It's weird to find an authentic Bavarian inspired restaurant in a coastal town. I'm glad we found it. The decor is very different. Booths, tables,..."
Scott Palmerton
"Went to the Blue Heron as recommended by our hotel. Massive portions of hearty, tasty food. Wonderful service too! 10 shrimps in the Shrimp Scampi..."
Claire B
"Food looked better than it tasted. Potatoes were a 10, eggs benedict with ham was pretty good. Eggs benedict with burnt ends was not good; meat too..."
Diana G
"We were the last table of the night (9/22/2023). Everything about this place was great. The server had a smile and was attentive. The host was..."
Jacob King
"Went there for some brunch today. Felt like I was not in Coos Bay, but in Germany. I got the over 21 Baconator French Toast. It was really good! The..."
Corey Fronek
"Ok Wow...where is the 10 stars!!!! SERIOUSLY Fantastic flavor...we have searched all over, to much frustration and now we know Coos Bay is no longer..."
Patricia
"Definitely busy, especially on a Monday when lots of other restaurants around are closed. Their menu really nickels and dimes; one refill only on..."
Dylan M
"Bavarian Perfection in Coos Bay! The owner is extremely nice and puts his heart and soul into this restaurant. With German, BBQ, and seafood options,..."
Kathy
"DELICIOUS The owner he is the baker his deserts are. FABULOUS It was my husband and I first time to eat there. The food was a real treat. The..."
Bella Harrison
"Excellent service, food, drinks and ambiance. In the end, they even gave me a lush free dessert because I paid cash. I like that the restaurant is..."
Alberto Lima
"This place is awesome! Everything is made from scratch, tastes absolutely amazing and the service, including the owner was super friendly and..."
Aliza Amadon
"Food was amazing and the service was good, not GREAT, i feel as though the waitresses that waited on us could have been more personable in my..."
Jennings Gastineau
"- A M A Z I N G - What an experience this was! My partner and I were in town for a night and decided to try the Bavarian/Seafood restaurant and I am..."
Colleen Akin
"We had a large group show up on a Friday night. We were met with great service, good drinks and a amazing meal. Thanks for putting up with us and our..."
Karl Stone
"We're from Salem and in Coos Bay for a couple days, and attracted to Blue Heron by the large menu on the website. I normally go for seafood when on..."
Rick B
"I gave a 5 star rating & lengthy review, over a year ago, but it disappeared. My review was extremely thorough, very descriptive & had taken a lot..."
Eileen F