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The Best Clam Chowder in Toronto

Shania & Peony Wong

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Shania & Peony Wong

The Best Clam Chowder in Toronto

There’s something about homemade clam chowder that knocks all of the other canned versions out of the park. This hearty soup is the perfect accompaniment to any coastal dish and can be found at many seafood restaurants across the city. From New England-style to Manhattan clam chowder, rest assured that you’ll be getting a chock-full of fresh clams.

Here are some of the best places for clam chowder in Toronto.

Fashion District

469 King St W

Rodney's Oyster House

There are two types of clam chowder to choose from at this oyster house on King West. Their New England Clam contains PEI clams, leeks, potatoes and celery, while their tomato-based Manhattan Clam includes PEI clams, carrots, onions and bell peppers.

Rodney's Oyster House

Fashion District

469 King St W

There are two types of clam chowder to choose from at this oyster house on King West. Their New England Clam contains PEI clams, leeks, potatoes and celery, while their tomato-based Manhattan Clam includes PEI clams, carrots, onions and bell peppers.

East York

96 Laird Dr

Olde Yorke

British

Fish and chips might be this Leaside restaurant’s specialty but their homemade New England-style clam chowder is also worth trying.

Olde Yorke

East York

96 Laird Dr

Fish and chips might be this Leaside restaurant’s specialty but their homemade New England-style clam chowder is also worth trying.

British

Junction Triangle

2766 Dundas St W

Honest Weight

Try the clam chowder at this New England-style seafood restaurant in The Junction. It consists of white wine, cream, clams, mussels, potatoes and fennel.

Honest Weight

Junction Triangle

2766 Dundas St W

Try the clam chowder at this New England-style seafood restaurant in The Junction. It consists of white wine, cream, clams, mussels, potatoes and fennel.

Trinity Bellwoods

872 Queen St W

Oyster Boy

It’s not just oysters at this seafood restaurant on Queen West. Other dishes include their New England seafood chowder that’s served with oyster crackers.

Oyster Boy

Trinity Bellwoods

872 Queen St W

It’s not just oysters at this seafood restaurant on Queen West. Other dishes include their New England seafood chowder that’s served with oyster crackers.

Financial District

100 Adelaide St E

Pearl Diver

The Pearly Chowder at this oyster and seafood restaurant on Adelaide East is available in two sizes but you’re going to want to order the large. It consists of a homemade fish stock, clams, double-smoked bacon and Yukon potatoes.

Pearl Diver

Financial District

100 Adelaide St E

The Pearly Chowder at this oyster and seafood restaurant on Adelaide East is available in two sizes but you’re going to want to order the large. It consists of a homemade fish stock, clams, double-smoked bacon and Yukon potatoes.

St. Lawrence

93 Front St E

Buster's Sea Cove

Located in St. Lawrence Market is this bustling seafood restaurant with three kinds of soup. One of them happens to be their New England clam chowder that’s available in two sizes.

Buster's Sea Cove

St. Lawrence

93 Front St E

Located in St. Lawrence Market is this bustling seafood restaurant with three kinds of soup. One of them happens to be their New England clam chowder that’s available in two sizes.

Financial District

56 Temperance St

John & Sons Oyster House

Seafood

One of the appetizers at this oyster bar near Bay and Richmond is their New England-style clam chowder. It’s creamy and gluten-free.

John & Sons Oyster House

Financial District

56 Temperance St

One of the appetizers at this oyster bar near Bay and Richmond is their New England-style clam chowder. It’s creamy and gluten-free.

Seafood

Diana's Oyster Bar and Grill

Seafood

If you’re thinking about heading over to this seafood market in Scarborough, you should also check out their restaurant with offerings like their clam chowder. It’s loaded with chopped clams, smoked bacon, potatoes, celery, carrots and onions.

Diana's Oyster Bar and Grill

If you’re thinking about heading over to this seafood market in Scarborough, you should also check out their restaurant with offerings like their clam chowder. It’s loaded with chopped clams, smoked bacon, potatoes, celery, carrots and onions.

Seafood

Kensington Market

201 Augusta Ave

Fresco's Fish and Chips

British

The 12 or 16-ounce New England clam chowder at this spot in Kensington Market is a must, along with their crispy, lightly battered fish and chips.

Fresco's Fish and Chips

Kensington Market

201 Augusta Ave

The 12 or 16-ounce New England clam chowder at this spot in Kensington Market is a must, along with their crispy, lightly battered fish and chips.

British

Leslieville

1008 Queen St E

Eastside Social

This spot in Leslieville specializes in coastal fare like their New England clam chowder. It includes cream, potatoes, carrots, double-smoked bacon, leeks and croutons.

Eastside Social

Leslieville

1008 Queen St E

This spot in Leslieville specializes in coastal fare like their New England clam chowder. It includes cream, potatoes, carrots, double-smoked bacon, leeks and croutons.