“Chowdah” on Cape Cod a New England Classic.

“Chowdah” on Cape Cod a New England Classic

7 places to experience the best of the best clam chowder on Cape Cod.

Cape Cod Clam Chowder, a New England favorite can be savored just steps away from Frederick William House Boutique Hotel in Falmouth Massachusetts on Cape Cod.

An upside to breezy seaside nights: You have all the more reason to warm up with a bowl (or mug) of clam chowder. During your stay at Frederick William House you can experience New England’s finest chowders steps away from the Inn! Crabapples Resturant is literally across the street! Your Cape Cod vacation is the perfect opportunity to sample the greatest hits from the summer chowder festivals and discover new favorites—all so good, you might find yourself thinking, “I could eat chowder every night of the week.” I’m with you.

1. On nearly everyone’s least favorite day of the week, give yourself reason to smile. Bobby Byrne’s - with locations in Mashpee and Hyannis - has been a local treasure for over four decades, thanks to the convivial atmosphere, crowd-pleasing menu, and chowder (a past WCOD Cape Cod Chowderfest champ) that is thick and creamy enough to cure any case of the Monday blues.

2. Head to the Skipper Restaurant and Chowder House in South Yarmouth for lunch, and take your pick between the triple-crown classic chowder (winner of Cape Cod, Newport, and Boston festivals) and the fried-and-gone-to-heaven version, made with deep-fried chowder cakes in a panko breadcrumb crust. Go to nearby Hyannis for dinner at the Black Cat Tavern, where the ship-shape surroundings and house-made chowder (another WCOD Cape Cod Chowderfest multi-year winner) will warm your seafaring heart.

3. Raise a glass at Crabapples Resturant in Falmouth. If you’re one of those who swears you would travel to the Cape solely for the Hall-of-Fame chowder here—hailed by the Food Network, and Cape Cod Eats, Crabapples Fish Chowder puts a spin on the traditional version mixing Cape Cods seafood bounty in a magical mix.

4. What is it about cozy nights by a fireside as a couple or with friends that begs you to eat chowder? Landfall Resturant in Woods Hole - will take your chowder obsession to entirely new heights by fireside or water view, savor the New England classic watching the ferry boats come and go from Martha’s Vineyard!

5. Head straight to the Quahog Republic Dive Bar in Falmouth (or their sister pub the Quahog Republic Leeside in Woods Hole) for a twist on the everyday: The quahog chowder made with applewood smoked bacon and red bliss potatoes repeatedly tops readers’ polls. Wash it down with a pint of Quahog Grog, but don’t be surprised if last call here inspires another round: of chowder.

6. Class it up at the Dan’l Webster Inn in Sandwich, where the lobster chowder and cozy fireside dining is sure to win his or her heart. And if for any reason this isn’t the case, simply look deep into your bowl of creamy, lobstery goodness and ask yourself: Could I even love anything more than this chowder?

7. Sooner or later, everyone lands at the Chatham Squire, which makes the Main Street icon the perfect place to end the week. The famous chowder tastes even better to the Irish fiddles of Rose Clancy and friends. This much is true: Either the chowder or the music will make you want to get up and dance.

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The Skipper Restaurant and Chowder House

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Chatham Squire

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Captain Parker's Pub

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Quahog Republic Leeside Pub

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