Traditional chowder, a distinct combination of salt pork, heavy cream, butter, sauteed onions and potatoes, is richer and heartier than soup. To add taste, today's chowders range from clam, corn, ham, salmon and more. As the weather starts to cool and you find yourself craving chowder, here is a sampling of restaurants that serve up hearty bowls.
12 hearty bowls of chowder
The Valley's top chowder spots
azcentral.com staff
November 13, 2008
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Arcadia Farms
7014 E. First Ave. - Scottsdale480-941-5665
Some chowders have it all. The creamy wild salmon potato corn chowder at this downtown eatery is the perfect balance of protein and carbs.
Arizona Kitchen
Wigwam Golf Resort and Spa - Litchfield Park623-535-2598
Try the signature smoked corn chowder, one of the restaurant's favorite dishes. It is heartily smoky and full of sweet kernels. The drizzle of roasted poblano crema and dash of piquillo pepper confetti on top complete this rich, homey dish.
Sam's Cafe
2566 E. Camelback Road - Phoenix602-954-7100
This Southwestern-inspired cafe serves rich, creamy chowder flavored with poblano peppers and grilled chicken. It's filling enough for a meal.
The Fish Market
1720 E. Camelback Road - Phoenix602-277-3474
New England, also called Boston, clam chowder is the most popular variety. But if you prefer the tangy, tomato-based version, this seafood eatery offers both. No scrimping on the clams.
Bison Witches Bar & Deli
21 E. Sixth St., Suite 146 - Tempe480-894-9104
This downtown eatery targets money-strapped students, and those who order the clam chowder in bread bowls will not leave hungry. The chowder is filling and soothing.
Cheuvront Wine and Cheese Cafe
1326 N. Central Ave. - Phoenix602-307-0022
Along with excellent cheeses and wines, this downtown hotspot owned by Democratic Sen. Ken Cheuvront of District 15 dishes up different soups or chowders daily. On Thursdays, be sure to order the shrimp and roasted corn chowder.
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria
20329 N. 59th Ave. - Glendale623-362-8899
Grimaldi's Pizzeria is tucked into a strip mall in north Glendale and would be nearly unnoticeable but for one thing: The sign in the window that promises "East Coast Clam Chowder." For desert dwellers, any chance to find good seafood is a chance worth taking, so while Grimaldi's is an Italian restaurant that features pizza, go for the chowder. There's plenty of cream, clams and chunky potatoes.
Seafood Market and Restaurant
3406 E. Baseline Road - Mesa480-633-1580
This family-owned and operated seafood restaurant and shop offers authentic New England clam chowder.
Yard House
Scottsdale Fashion Square - Scottsdale480-675-9273
This sports and brewpub serves New England-style chowder with chopped clams and potatoes with a sourdough wedge on the side.
The Salt Cellar
550 N. Hayden Road - Scottsdale480-947-1963
The forte here is seafood, and they know chowder in this basement-style restaurant. If you're in the mood for creamy, go for the New England chowder. Craving tang, go for the tomato-based Manhattan.
Pier De Orleans
61 E. University Drive - Mesa480-844-7437
No surprise that this Cajun-style eatery offers its own version of the classic - crawfish chowder. Traditionalists, however, can still order a steaming bowl of clam chowder.
Taylor's Chowder House
3538 W. Calavar Road - Phoenix602-978-1815
A neighborhood seafood restaurant whose interior makes you think you might be in a New England seaport, Taylor's is just the spot for homemade chowder loaded with clams.
