The 10 best spots to grab a bowl in Greater New Bedford
Get your oyster crackers ready, it’s National Clam Chowder Day! This area staple is celebrated each year on Feb. 25, paying homage to the iconic bowl of deliciousness.
This local delicacy full of clams simmered in a creamy clam broth with tender potatoes and onions is a SouthCoast tradition. It may be made with simple ingredients, but it packs a big flavor making it the ultimate comfort food.
Nothing is better for your head, heart, and hunger on a cold day than a warm, thick crock full of chowder. Here are some local eateries to help you get warmed up:
The New England Clam Chowder at Black Whale.
104 Co-Op Wharf, Pier 3, New Bedford.
Open for dining 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
The clam chowder at Destination Soups
149 Union Street, New Bedford
Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday.
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Clam chowder at The Galley Grille at White’s of Westport
6 State Road, Westport
Open 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Thursday through Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
Clam chowder at Blue Point Restaurant
6 Dayton St., Acushnet
Open 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday.
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Clam chowder at Quahog Republic Whaler’s Tavern.
24 N Water St., New Bedford
Open noon to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; and noon to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday.
Clam chowder at Cove Surf and Turf.
1500 Cove Road, New Bedford
Open noon to 8 p.m. Saturday through Thursday; noon to 9 p.m. Friday.
Bento’s Bar & Grill’s clam chowder
555 Pleasant St., New Bedford
Open 4 to 9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday; 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 2 a.m. Friday; noon to 2 a.m. Saturday; and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday.
Clam chowder at Bittersweet Farm
438 Main Road, Westport
Open 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday; 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday; 3 to 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday.
Lighthouse Tavern NB’s clam chowder
578 Brock Ave., New Bedford
Open 4 to 11 p.m. Thursday; noon to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday; and noon to 11 p.m. Sunday.
Mikey B’s clam chowder
989 Victoria St., New Bedford
Open 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; and 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
This article originally appeared on Standard-Times: National Clam Chowder Day: 10 best restaurants in Greater New Bedford
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