Best Clam Chowder?

Captain Zipper · 07-19-2007, 05:44 PM

We just left T-Bones. Chowder was pretty good but so far George's Diner seems to be the winner in the best clam chowder category. Nice big chunks of clams and potatoe. Although there seemed to be one ingredient missing in George's chowder but I just couldn't put my finger on it.

I have 1 night left, any others have picks for best chowder?

Trying to remember all the places we've eaten while here is becoming a blur. What a way to go...............

CZ

Newbiesaukee · 07-19-2007, 06:20 PM

Kevins on 25 in Moultonborough

Rinkerfam · 07-19-2007, 10:00 PM

Not sure if it's clam chowder or seafood chowder, but either way Patricks in Gilford is well worth a try.

Smitty1 · 07-20-2007, 07:27 AM

Another vote for Kevin's cafe!

donnamatrix · 07-20-2007, 02:31 PM

Kevin's Cafe has GREAT chowder ... great everything really.

Paugus Bay Resident · 07-20-2007, 04:05 PM

Town Docks in Meredith is pretty good.

skisox24 · 07-21-2007, 09:16 PM

I do not order chowder often, maybe three or four times a year (excepting an occasional chowder-fest competition).

Without doubt, Kevin's clam chowder is the best I have had in the region. For those that like flour-thickened chowder/paste, Kevin's will disappoint. But if you enjoy fresh clams, onions, seasoning, Kevin's chowder is tops.

Captain Zipper · 07-21-2007, 09:41 PM

Now I'm sorry I didn't make it there.

BroadHopper · 08-30-2007, 03:17 PM

Been my favorite for years. Never tried Kevin's so I'll give it a shot.

I always thought the fried clams at the dairy bar across the street from Kevin's were the best. Because of traffic one Friday afternoon on the way to the lake, I ended up at The Red Blazer in Concord of Manchester St. exit. They are the best I had outside of Kennebunkport!

skisox24 · 09-14-2007, 07:50 PM

Ok. BroadHopper, you had to introduce fried clams into this forum on chowder. You might want to visit the following forum discussion on the subject of best chowder:

http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...ead.php?t=5089

My wife and I have made a habit of visiting Kevin's on Friday evenings. Kevin has an "all-you-can-eat" fried clam special on Friday's. I can report that his dining rooms have been very busy each and every Friday evening that we attended this year primarily because of this special. I can't personally speak to the quality of his fried clams since I choose to never order fried foods of any kind, but am impressed with the traffic that Kevin's enjoys with this featured special. As regular Kevin's customers we can attest to the freshness of his raw foods and his careful attention to preparation and food presentation. Kevin cares about his craft and, if you have the patience on busy nights, he will not disappoint.

07-19-2007, 05:44 PM	#1
Captain Zipper Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Granby, Ct. Posts: 138 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Best Clam Chowder? We just left T-Bones. Chowder was pretty good but so far George's Diner seems to be the winner in the best clam chowder category. Nice big chunks of clams and potatoe. Although there seemed to be one ingredient missing in George's chowder but I just couldn't put my finger on it. I have 1 night left, any others have picks for best chowder? Trying to remember all the places we've eaten while here is becoming a blur. What a way to go............... CZ

07-19-2007, 10:00 PM	#3
Rinkerfam Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 268 Thanks: 0 Thanked 14 Times in 8 Posts	Not sure if it's clam chowder or seafood chowder, but either way Patricks in Gilford is well worth a try. __________________ Education is hanging around 'til you've caught on - Frost

07-20-2007, 02:31 PM	#5
donnamatrix Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonboro Posts: 833 Thanks: 24 Thanked 258 Times in 120 Posts	Another vote for Kevin Kevin's Cafe has GREAT chowder ... great everything really.

07-21-2007, 09:16 PM	#7
skisox24 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 74 Thanks: 9 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Superb Chowda I do not order chowder often, maybe three or four times a year (excepting an occasional chowder-fest competition). Without doubt, Kevin's clam chowder is the best I have had in the region. For those that like flour-thickened chowder/paste, Kevin's will disappoint. But if you enjoy fresh clams, onions, seasoning, Kevin's chowder is tops.

08-30-2007, 03:17 PM	#9
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,560 Thanks: 3,178 Thanked 1,097 Times in 790 Posts	Patrick's Been my favorite for years. Never tried Kevin's so I'll give it a shot. I always thought the fried clams at the dairy bar across the street from Kevin's were the best. Because of traffic one Friday afternoon on the way to the lake, I ended up at The Red Blazer in Concord of Manchester St. exit. They are the best I had outside of Kennebunkport! __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

07-19-2007, 06:20 PM	#2
Newbiesaukee Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Coral Gables, winter; Long Island, summer Posts: 1,351 Thanks: 938 Thanked 570 Times in 296 Posts	Kevins on 25 in Moultonborough

07-20-2007, 07:27 AM	#4
Smitty1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Moultonborough, NH Posts: 142 Thanks: 44 Thanked 14 Times in 5 Posts	Another vote for Kevin's cafe!

07-20-2007, 04:05 PM	#6
Paugus Bay Resident Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Gilmanton, NH Posts: 754 Thanks: 136 Thanked 92 Times in 51 Posts	Town Docks in Meredith is pretty good.

07-21-2007, 09:41 PM	#8
Captain Zipper Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Granby, Ct. Posts: 138 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Now I'm sorry I didn't make it there.

09-14-2007, 07:50 PM	#10
skisox24 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 74 Thanks: 9 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Fried Clams Ok. BroadHopper, you had to introduce fried clams into this forum on chowder. You might want to visit the following forum discussion on the subject of best chowder: http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...ead.php?t=5089 My wife and I have made a habit of visiting Kevin's on Friday evenings. Kevin has an "all-you-can-eat" fried clam special on Friday's. I can report that his dining rooms have been very busy each and every Friday evening that we attended this year primarily because of this special. I can't personally speak to the quality of his fried clams since I choose to never order fried foods of any kind, but am impressed with the traffic that Kevin's enjoys with this featured special. As regular Kevin's customers we can attest to the freshness of his raw foods and his careful attention to preparation and food presentation. Kevin cares about his craft and, if you have the patience on busy nights, he will not disappoint.