Clam chowder draws praise at four unexpected US restaurants

Four restaurant features spotlight clam chowder as a reason to visit destinations beyond the usual seafood hubs. Harbor Steak House in Keego Harbor, Michigan, is praised for its chowder and welcoming, wood-paneled dining room. Boston’s Chart House pairs New England clam chowder with waterfront views and a historic brick interior. In Waconia, Minnesota, Lola’s Lakehouse is presented as a lakeside dining spot whose chowder stands out alongside its warm, casual-yet-refined atmosphere. Salty Mary’s Oyster Bar and Tavern in Westlake, Ohio, is described as helping elevate the area’s seafood reputation, with its chowder and broader menu drawing particular praise.